Name: Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 4 - 6 lamb shanks (trimmed of excess fat); 1 large white onion (diced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large carrots (sliced 1/2-inch thick); 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups beef stock; 1 1/2 cups red wine like Merlot (Pinot Noir, or a Chianti -- optional. Substitute with extra stock).); 14 oz (400 g) passata ((tomato puree or American tomato sauce)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 beef bouillon cubes (crushed); 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped (divided)); 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper (to season)