Ragù all'Abruzzese

Ragù all'Abruzzese is a traditional meat-based sauce hailing from the region of Abruzzo. The key component of this ragù is lamb meat because local farmers have raised sheep for centuries. Besides chunks of lamb shoulder, other ingredients include white wine, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, bell peppers, bay leaves, and pepper flakes coming from the dried chili pepper known as diavolicchio. Once prepared, the ragù is traditionally paired with pasta such as spaghetti or maccheroni alla chitarra, or maccheroni alla molinara. The dish is served in warm bowls and topped with grated pecorino cheese.