Italian
Spaghetti Carbonara
Silky Roman pasta bound with egg yolks, pecorino, and crisp guanciale -- never cream.
Veal shanks braised to spoon-tender with white wine and gremolata.

In the kitchen



Brown the veal shanks hard on all sides in a heavy pot, then set it aside.
Soften the aromatics and onion in the rendered fat until sweet and golden.
Return the veal shanks, add liquid halfway up, cover, and braise low until fork-tender.
Reduce the liquid into a glossy sauce, spoon it over, and serve.
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