Calabrian Chilli And Lamb Stracci Pasta

Calabrian jarred chilli, a popular pantry staple, adds depth and kick to this ragù.

Spicy and sumptuous, make this recipe for your next Italian-inspired dinner party.

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 French-trimmed lamb shanks (about 1.6kg)
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 80 gm (¼ cup) Calabrian chilli, plus extra to serve
• 250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
• 2 400 gm can San Marzano whole tomatoes (we use Mutti)
• 55 gm (¼ cup firmly packed) brown sugar
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 strips lemon rind
• 400 gm fresh pasta sheets, torn

• 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil
• 80 gm Panko breadcrumbs
• 50 gm finely grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp finely chopped rosemary