Lamb Shank Pasta

A luxurious and hearty pasta dish where slow-braised lamb shank meat is shredded into a rich red wine and tomato ragu. Tossed with wide noodles like pappardelle, the sauce clings to the pasta for a deeply satisfying and meaty experience. This restaurant-quality meal is the ultimate in Italian-inspired comfort, perfect for a long weekend dinner at home.

Prep 15 minCook 135 minTotal 150 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026150 minHigh ProteinLow CarbKeto Friendly

A luxurious and hearty pasta dish where slow-braised lamb shank meat is shredded into a rich red wine and tomato ragu. Tossed with wide noodles like pappardelle, the sauce clings to the pasta for a deeply satisfying and meaty experience. This restaurant-quality meal is the ultimate in Italian-inspired comfort, perfect for a long weekend dinner at home.

Ingredients

  • 226.67 g Lamb Shank, cooked
  • 226.67 g Pappardelle Pasta
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Cook pappardelle in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes (or in accordance with package directions), drain.
  2. Place 1 portion of the lamb shanks in the pan and cook over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until warm.
  3. Return pasta to pan and toss with meat.
  4. Plate up, sprinkle equal amounts of parsley, lemon zest and parmesan.

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