Australian lamb brachiole with ricotta gnocchi and Australian lamb bolognese
Lamb Bolognese:
2
cups Mirepoix
2
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4
cups Australian Lamb top sirloin, diced
½
cup white wine
¼
cup fresh garlic, sliced
Pinch
of nutmeg
1
cup fresh sage, chopped
1
cup heavy cream
¾
cup tomato paste
1
cup vegetable stock
1
cup sweet breads, soaked in milk overnight
Ricotta Gnocchi:
6
baking potatoes, boiled, milled
4
eggs, whisked
1
cup ricotta
4
cups all-purpose flour
Kosher
salt to taste
Black
pepper to taste
Clarified
unsalted butter as needed, for sautéing
Lamb Brachiole:
4
Australian Lamb Sirloin, cap on, pounded ½” thick
4
cups Australian Lamb Brachiole Filling, recipe follows
1
cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
All
purpose flour as needed, for dusting
Kosher
Salt to taste
Black
Pepper to taste
Lamb Brachiole Filling:
2
cups bread crumbs
½
cup pine nuts, toasted
1
cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8
cup fresh garlic, chopped
1
cup golden raisins
Kosher
salt to taste
Black
pepper to taste
For the Lamb Bolognese:In a large braising pan over medium heat, cook mirepoix with oil, until onions are translucent- about 8 minutes. Add diced lamb and cook for another 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 2 more hours or until lamb is tender
For Ricotta Gnocchi: In a large bowl combine all ingredients to form a dough. Roll into a ½” diameter log and cut into ¾” pieces and gently imprint with a fork. Place in salted boiling water until set- about 1 minute. Saute in a non stick sauté pan with butter until golden.
For Lamb Brachiole: Preheat oven to 375F. Top each lamb sirloin
with a layer of filling then roll and tie together
Meanwhile, preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
In another small bowl, add flour and season with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge tied lamb with flour mixture and place in
sauté pan.
Sear on all sides until golden and place in oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
For Lamb Brachiole Filling: In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Reserve until ready to use
Place cooked lamb brachiole over gnocchi and Bolognese mixture. Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs.
To Serve: Plate: 8 oz Australian Lamb Brachiole
¼ cup Ricotta Gnocchi
1 cup Australian Lamb Bolognese.