Minty Pasta Salad with Lamb



Minty Pasta Salad with Lamb
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins Chill: 2 hrs Grill: 10 mins
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Minty Pasta Salad with Lamb
Ingredients
  • 5
    ounces dried fettuccine
  • 1
    tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1
    teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1
    Mint Herb Pesto, below
  • 12
    small lamb double rib chops
  • 3
    cups arugula
  • 1
    cup fresh mint leaves
  • Pine nuts, toasted
Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse; drain. Transfer to bowl; toss with oil and lemon peel. Prepare Mint-Herb Pesto. Add to pasta; toss. Set aside. (Pasta may be chilled up to 24 hours.)

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle lamb lightly with salt and pepper. For a charcoal grill, place chops on rack directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 minutes (145 degrees F for medium-rare), turning once. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place chops on rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.)

3. Toss pasta with arugula and mint. Top with grilled chops; sprinkle with pine nuts. Makes 6 servings.

Mint-Herb Pesto
Prep: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1/2
    cup lightly packed argula
  • 1/2
    cup lightly packed mint
  • 1/2
    cup lightly packed basil
  • 1/4
    cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2
    tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2
    cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4
    cup shredded pecorino cheese
  • 1/2
    teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper
Directions

In blender or food processor combine arugula, mint, basil, olive oil, pine nuts, lemon juice, and garlic. Cover; blend or process until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add the pecorino cheese and crushed red pepper. Cover; blend or process until just combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (Minty Pasta Salad with Lamb)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • Calories 365,
  • Protein (gm) 21,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 21,
  • Fat, total (gm) 22,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 53,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 12,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 486,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 7,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 113,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 2,
  • Sodium (mg) 218,
  • Potassium (mg) 434,
  • Calcium (DV %) 141,
  • Iron (DV %) 5,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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