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Pasta master

White wine braised veal shanks

SERVES 4 PREP + COOKING TIME 3 HOURS 35 MINUTES

½ cup (75g) plain flour
1.6kg large pieces veal shank
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
50g butter
1 medium (150g) onion, chopped coarsely
4 cloves garlic, bruised and peeled
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
5 strips lemon rind
1 sprig rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 litre (4 cups) veal or chicken stock
1 cup (220g) orzo
½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan
finely chopped parsley leaves, to serve

1 Place flour in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper; add veal and toss to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or large deep frying pan over medium-high heat; cook veal for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate.

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