Maccheroni Alla Chitarra With Abruzzese Lamb Sauce

Maccheroni alla Chitarra with Abruzzese Lamb Sauce is a classic dish from the Abruzzese and Molisan cuisine, featuring homemade square-shaped pasta served with a rich and flavorful lamb sauce.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Abruzzese and Molisan Italian Cuisine Pasta Lamb Homemade Pasta
Maccheroni Alla Chitarra With Abruzzese Lamb Sauce

Ingredients

  • 500g maccheroni alla chitarra pasta
  • 1kg lamb shoulder, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 400g canned tomatoes, crushed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef or lamb stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Pecorino cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced lamb and brown on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Pour in the red wine and simmer until it has reduced by half.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and stock to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Return the browned lamb to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. While the sauce is simmering, cook the maccheroni alla chitarra pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  6. To serve, place a portion of the cooked pasta on each plate, top with the lamb sauce, and sprinkle with grated Pecorino cheese.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pot Large sauté pan Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Pot strainer Grater

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestion: Serve the Maccheroni alla Chitarra with Abruzzese Lamb Sauce alongside a fresh green salad and a glass of red wine.

Tips & tricks

Tip: For an extra touch of authenticity, consider making the maccheroni alla chitarra pasta from scratch using a chitarra pasta maker.

Cost

$25