Osso Bucco Milanese (Veal Shanks with Orzo)
- 1/4 c. oil
- 4 lb. veal shank, each cut 2 inches thick
- 1 lg. diced onion
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lg. can tomatoes
- Chopped parsley
- 1/2 c. white wine
- 1/2 tsp. basil
- Salt and pepper
- Bay leaf
Cooking Instructions
Brown pieces of veal in Dutch oven a few pieces at a time. Remove pieces. In drippings, cook onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Return veal to Dutch oven, add tomatoes and next five ingredients after all comes to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours until fork tender. Serve with orzo (an Italian pasta) and vegetable of your choice.