Lamb Chops With Mint Pesto, Capellini and Gorgonzola Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops With Mint Pesto, Capellini and Gorgonzola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts; 3 large garlic cloves; 1 ½ cups packed fresh mint leaves; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 16 ounces capellini (angel hair); 6 lamb loin chops; ½ cup heavy whipping cream (or use half & half); ¾ cup gorgonzola, crumbled; red grapes (to garnish); of fresh mint (to garnish)

Servings: persons

¼ cup pine nuts
3 large garlic cloves
1 ½ cups packed fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
16 ounces capellini (angel hair)
6 lamb loin chops
½ cup heavy whipping cream (or use half & half)
¾ cup gorgonzola, crumbled
red grapes (to garnish)
of fresh mint (to garnish)

1
For pesto, in a food processor, combine the pine nuts, garlic, mint, salt and pepper; blend until smooth.
2
Gradually add oil and lemon juice.
3
Set aside.
4
Cook pasta according to package directions.
5
Meanwhile, place lamb chops on a broiler pan.
6
Broil 4 inches from the heat for 10 minutes, turning once, until light pink in center.
7
In a saucepan, heat pesto and cream.
8
Drain pasta; serve lamb chops over pasta with pesto sauce.
9
Garnish with Gorgonzola, red flame grapes and fresh mint.

890

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup pine nuts, 3 large garlic cloves, 1 ½ cups packed fresh mint leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops With Mint Pesto, Capellini and Gorgonzola falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Chops With Mint Pesto, Capellini and Gorgonzola

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