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Lemon and lamb pasta

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For a quick weeknight dinner, try this Lemon and Lamb Pasta recipe. It’s hearty, filling and full of goodness.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 375g farfalle
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 x 270g pkts Coles Australian Lamb Leg Steaks, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup shredded basil
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 60g pkt Coles Australian Baby Rocket
  • ¼ cup basil sprigs
  • Finely grated parmesan, to serve

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup (125ml) cooking liquid.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add half the lamb and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until browned. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and cover to keep warm. Repeat with another 2 tsp of oil and the remaining lamb.

  3. Step 3

    Return lamb to pan with the pasta, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, tomato, shredded basil, parsley and reserved cooking liquid. Cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until heated through. Stir in the rocket, basil sprigs and remaining oil. Divide among serving bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan to serve.