Braised Veal and Onion Penne (Alla Genovese)

Italian cuisine owes its success to simple recipes that highlight quality ingredients, like this succulent veal alla genovese with braised onions. Unlike other braised dishes, where the meat is seared, the cubes of veal shoulder go raw into the pot with onions, celery, carrots, white wine and olive oil, letting all the flavours meld together gently without caramelized flavours. With no broth added, the onions do all the work, melting into a sauce over the course of the long cook. Sweet, juicy and flavourful, the onions are completely transformed.