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Roast Rack of Lamb with Potatoes

Roast Rack of Lamb with Potatoes is one of the most traditional Italian meat dishes, especially popular during Easter celebrations in Italy.But the good news is—you don’t have to wait for Easter to enjoy this delicious recipe! It’s a wonderful choice for any special occasion, especially a Sunday lunch with family or friends.The rack of lamb comes from the part of the animal that includes the ribs and the loin. It’s a naturally tender cut that stays soft and slightly pink after roasting—perfectly juicy and full of flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 965 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 kg rack of lamb - 2.2 pounds
  • 5 prigs rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 500 g potatoes - 1.1 pound
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste

Instructions

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  1. Clean the rack of lamb by removing the very fatty parts of the meat and any residual rind. Then divide the ribs between them. If your butcher has not already done so, cut to the beginning of the loin and try to uncover the bones as much as possible by pushing the meat down.
  2. If you want now you can cover the bones of the ribs with aluminum foil. This will prevent the bones from burning during cooking. Then in a baking pan pour 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and lay the meat on top.
MARINATE THE MEAT
  1. Season with plenty of rosemary, peeled garlic cloves cut in half, a pinch of fine salt to taste, ground black pepper and the other 3 tbs of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Cover with aluminum foil and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour. This preparation can be done even the day before, keeping the marinade in the fridge.
BOIL THE POTATOES
  1. Meanwhile peel the potatoes and cut them into quite big pieces. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 5 minutes and then drain them.
  2. After marinating, take the pan with the meat and arrange the potatoes around it, add a little more of fine salt and ground black pepper to taste, especially on potatoes.
BAKE
  1. Bake for 30 minutes at 190°C (370°F) for a medium cooking of the meat.
  2. After 30 minutes, remove the rack of lamb from the pan and set it aside. Lamb loin meat should not overcook and should remain pink and juicy inside. Finish cooking the potatoes for another 5 minutes at 250°C (480 F) so they will become golden and crispy. Cut the rack of lamb between one rib and the other. Arrange them on a dish with some potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 100g Calories 965kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 84g (129%) Saturated Fat 31g (155%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 41g Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 883mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 7IU (0%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 965

% Daily Value*

Serving 100g
Calories 965kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 84g 129%
Saturated Fat 31g 155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 41g 205%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 883mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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