Lamb Braciolette Pugliese With Orecchiette

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

8	slices	leg or shoulder of lamb -- about 4 inch x 4 inch x 1/4 inch
8	slices	paper-thin prosciutto slices
8	pieces	two-ounce young pecorino cheese pieces
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh mint leaves
6	tablespoons	chopped fresh parsley leaves -- divided
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
4	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1	medium	spanish onion -- finely chopped
4	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
2	tablespoons	dried hot chilies
1	cup	dry red wine
3	cups	basic tomato sauce
1	recipe	orecchiette made from eggless pasta -- see * note
1	cup	freshly-grated hard pecorino
8	slices	leg or shoulder of lamb -- about 4 inch x 4 inch x 1/4 inch
8	slices	paper-thin prosciutto slices
8	pieces	two-ounce young pecorino cheese pieces
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh mint leaves
6	tablespoons	chopped fresh parsley leaves -- divided
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
4	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1	medium	spanish onion -- finely chopped
4	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
2	tablespoons	dried hot chilies
1	cup	dry red wine
3	cups	basic tomato sauce
1	recipe	orecchiette made from eggless pasta -- see * note
1	cup	freshly-grated hard pecorino

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" and "Orecchiette Made From Eggless Pasta" recipes which are included in this collection. Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Using a meat mallet or cleaver blade, pat each lamb piece until it's 1/16-inch thick. Onto each lamb piece place one slice of Prosciutto and 1 piece of cheese. Mix rosemary, mint and 2 tablespoons parsley and divide among 8 pieces of lamb. Season with salt and pepper and roll like a burrito to form a little package. Tie each with 2 pieces of butcher's twine. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil until smoking. Brown lamb pieces 4 at a time until golden brown all over and remove. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened and lightly browned. Add chilies, red wine and Basic Tomato Sauce and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and place meat in pan with sauce, submerging the meat halfway. Simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, or until lamb is fork tender. Put Orecchiette into boiling water and cook until al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes, and drain. Remove meat from sauce and toss orecchiette into sauce. Remove strings from meat. Pour orecchiette into a large serving bowl. Place meat on top, sprinkle with cheese and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-566