Braised Lamb With Prunes without mint stock

1 lb penne pasta (can use more less, as desired) 1/3 cup oil (or more or less as needed) 6 -8 lamb shanks 2 onions , chopped 1 1/2 lbs small button mushrooms[...]

6 lamb shanks (I have also used leg of lamb, ask the butcher to cut it in 1 1/2 in. slices or use a cut-up boneless) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions ,[...]

25 g drippings 1 1/2 kg lamb , cubed 2 sprigs rosemary 4 sage leaves 3 garlic cloves , finely chopped 2 teaspoons plain flour 7 tablespoons white wine vinegar[...]

1 bunch leek 4 lamb shanks 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 2 teaspoons rosemary , chopped 1 cup white wine 1 Wash leeks very well and slice[...]