Osso Buco

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 6 veal shanks, each 8 to 10 oz.
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 Tbs. veal demi-glace
• 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cups chicken or beef stock
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
• Pasta or polenta for serving