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Abbacchio alla Romana

Roman spring lamb braised with anchovies, rosemary, garlic and white wine — one of Rome's oldest recipes, deeply savoury with 50g protein per serving.

📅December 23, 2025
10mPrep
60mCook
4Servings
4.8Rating
Abbacchio alla Romana🍝

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 51%Fat 45%Carbs 4%
420kcalCalories
50gProtein
20gFat
4gCarbs
0gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1000 glamb shoulder, bone-in pieces
  • 4 wholeanchovy fillets in oil
  • 150 mldry white wine
  • 30 mlwhite wine vinegar
  • 4 wholegarlic cloves
  • 2 sprigfresh rosemary
  • 15 mlolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown lamb pieces in olive oil over high heat; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add garlic and rosemary; cook 2 min. Add anchovies; mash into oil.
  3. Pour in wine and vinegar; let alcohol evaporate 2 min.
  4. Cover and braise over low heat 45–50 min until tender, adding water if needed.
  5. Uncover and reduce sauce to a glaze. Serve with bread.

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