Name: Lamb with mushroom risoni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 gram lamb backstraps, trimmed; 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 clove garlic, crushed; rocket leaves, to serve; shaved parmesan, to serve; Mushroom risoni; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 250 gram chopped mushrooms; 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves; 1 cup risoni pasta; 2 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup white wine

Ingredients

500 gram lamb backstraps, trimmed

1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 clove garlic, crushed

rocket leaves, to serve

shaved parmesan, to serve

Mushroom risoni

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

250 gram chopped mushrooms

1 teaspoon rosemary leaves

1 cup risoni pasta

2 cup chicken stock

1/2 cup white wine

Method

1.In a bowl, combine lamb, parsley, lemon juice, oil, cumin and garlic, turning to coat. Season to taste. Marinate in the fridge 15 minutes.

2.Meanwhile make the mushroom risoni, heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Sauté onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes, until tender. Add mushrooms and rosemary and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Stir in risoni, followed by stock and wine. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10-12 minutes, until tender. Keep warm.

3.Heat a char-grill on high. Add lamb and char-grill for 8-10 minutes, turning on all sides, until browned and cooked to taste. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

4.Slice and serve on a bed of risoni with rocket and shaved parmesan.

For a cheaper version, replace backstraps with lean lamb leg steaks.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%