Roast Lamb with White Beans

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   With a small, sharp knife, make several deep cuts into the flesh of the lamb.

3. 3

   Strip the leaves from 1 rosemary sprig, and push a few rosemary leaves into each cut.

4. 4

   Place the lamb in a roasting pan, with the oil, and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Bake for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Combine the beans, tomatoes, garlic, and remaining rosemary.

7. 7

   Remove the lamb from the oven and spoon the bean mixture around it.

8. 8

   Mix the wine and tomato paste together and pour over the beans.

9. 9

   Cover the pan with aluminum foil, then continue baking, stirring the beans after 15 minutes, for about 30 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the lamb reads 130F.

10. 10

    Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.