Delicious Italian Osso Buco - Soft Braised Veal Shanks - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 4 ounces diced pancetta or chopped bacon (or 2-3 tablespoons olive oil instead)
• 2½ to 3 pounds veal shanks (4 to 6 pieces, about 2 to 3 inches thick)
• ¼ cup plain flour for coating
• 2 carrots, cleaned and chopped into small cubes
• 2 celery stalks, cut into small pieces
• 1 medium onion, skinned and finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed or roughly diced
• 3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1-2 rosemary twigs (or ¼-½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
• 1 cup white or red dry wine
• 1 to 2 cups beef, veal, or chicken broth
• 1 (14 oz) tin of crushed or finely diced tomatoes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed
• Freshly minced parsley for topping