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Broiled Lamb Chops with Creamy Mint Pesto, Capellini and
Gorgonzola
Makes 6 servings
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 large cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 ounces capellini pasta
6 lamb loin chops
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
For pesto, in a food processor, combine the pine nuts,
garlic, mint, salt and pepper; blend until smooth.
Gradually add oil and lemon juice. Set aside.Cook pasta
according to package directions. Meanwhile, place lamb
chops on a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from the heat for
10 minutes, turning once, until light pink in center. In
a saucepan, heat pesto and cream. Drain pasta; serve
lamb chops over pasta with pesto sauce. Garnish with
Gorgonzola, red flame grapes and fresh mint.
Thanks Mary
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