Ossobuco alla milanese

Ossobuco, a classic braise of meaty veal shanks, is all about texture, richness, and marrow, the prize to be scooped out from the hollow of the bones with a special spoon. (Ossobuco means “bone with a hole.”) Veal has a mild taste, so any flavor intensity comes from the gremolata, a traditional mixture of lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and sometimes anchovy that adds a lively note to an essentially mild and comforting dish. If you use diced tomatoes, the sauce will be lig