Lamb and Rapini Pasta with Herb Oil
Serves: 6
Calories: 740kcal
Ingredients
Herb Oil:
- 2 cups parsley stems patted dry (stems from 1 bunch of parsley)
- 1 cup olive oil
Pasta:
- 1 pkg (340 g pkg) Italpasta Gluten Free Spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 bunch rapini trimmed, chopped and blanched
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Herb Oil:
- In blender, purée parsley stems and oil until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth; set aside. (Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week).
Pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp (30 mL) parsley oil; cook lamb, garlic, salt and pepper for 5 to 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Stir in rapini and chili flakes; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
- Toss together pasta, cooking liquid, half of the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until well coated.
- Divide among 6 pasta bowls. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and drizzle with remaining parsley oil.
Tips
For restaurant-style plating, twirl pasta together with tongs for each portion to make a neat plate of piled-high pasta.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g