Agnello e Piselli (Lamb and Pea Stew with Mint)
Tender lamb shoulder slowly braised with soffritto, tomato and new potatoes, finished with sweet peas and fresh mint.
Made with Soffritto and Homemade chicken stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the lamb dry and season well. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole over a high heat and brown the lamb in 2 batches for 5 minutes a batch. Set aside.
10 min - 2
Add your ready made soffritto (see the base recipe) and the tomato purée and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and bubble for 2 minutes.
4 min - 3
Return the lamb, add the rosemary and your homemade chicken stock (see the base recipe). Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour.
60 min - 4
Add the potatoes and cook for 25 minutes more, until the lamb and potatoes are tender.
25 min - 5
Stir in the peas and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary.
5 min - 6
Scatter with mint, check the seasoning and serve in warm bowls.
Tips
- Lamb shoulder suits slow cooking. Lean leg meat dries out in a stew.
- Skim off excess fat from the surface before adding the peas if the stew looks greasy.
- Add the mint at the end so it stays bright and fresh.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 90 minutes. Keeps 3 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use frozen peas in winter?
Yes. Frozen peas are picked and frozen quickly, so they are often sweeter than fresh ones out of season. Add them straight from frozen.
Can I use beef instead?
Yes. Use braising beef and add 30 minutes to the cooking time before adding the potatoes. Swap the mint for chopped parsley.
More made with soffritto
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