Lamb Shank with Pappardelle

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Lamb Shank with Pappardelle is a hearty Italian dish featuring slow-braised lamb shank served over wide, flat pasta. The lamb is typically cooked low and slow in a rich broth with wine, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs until it becomes incredibly tender. This classic preparation hails from Tuscany, Italy, and is a staple of rustic Italian cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pasta. It provides essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the lamb, and a typical serving contains roughly 650-800 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	720 kcal
Protein	52 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	7.2 mg
Potassium	820 mg
Phosphorus	410 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Selenium	38 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1 serving (approximately 350 g, including 1 braised lamb shank and 150 g cooked pasta) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Italian principle of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), transforming a tough, inexpensive cut of meat into a luxurious meal through slow cooking. Nutritionally, the long braising process helps break down collagen in the lamb, making it easier to digest while enriching the sauce with beneficial amino acids.