Penne With Lamb Ragù And Mint

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15 Ingredients

• 2 whole lamb shanks, each about 1 lb.
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 3 leeks, white portion only, cut into small dice
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 cup full-bodied dry red wine, such as Chianti
• 1/2 cup light meat stock or chicken stock
• 1 can (35 oz.) plum tomatoes, chopped, with juices
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 long strips orange zest
• Small handful of fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus 3 sprigs
• 12 fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb. penne or cavatelli
• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese