Tripe florentine

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTripe
4tablespoonsPeanut oil
2Carrots, grated
½cupCelery, chopped
1Yellow onion, peeled &
Chopped
½cupParsley, chopped
3Cloves garlic, crushed
1(8-oz) tomato sauce
½cupBeef stock
½cupDry red wine
1teaspoonOregano
1Bay leaf, crushed
½teaspoonBasil
Salt & pepper to taste
21\" pieces lemon peel
½cupParmesan or Romano
Cheese, freshly grated

Directions

Parboil tripe for about 30 minutes. Drain & cool. Slice up tripe into ½" wide pieces. Saute very quickly in a little of the oil in a large frying pan.

Saute in a little of the oil the carrots, celery, onion, parsley & garlic. Add the tomato sauce, beef stock and wine. Add the seasonings and lemon peel. Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, and then add the tripe. Cook it on top of the stove, covered, for 1-½ hours or until tender. Or bake it in a moderate oven. When ready to serve, sprinkle on the Parmesan or Romano. Serve with pasta.