Roasted, Seasoned Leg of Lamb Recipe

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 4-5 lb. leg of lamb

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup white cooking wine

• 1 tablespoon snipped parsley

• 3 cloves of garlic, cut in slivers

• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Cut small slits in lamb leg and insert garlic slivers. Brush with olive oil, then rub with seasoning mixture. Place meat on rack in roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of the leg. Roast uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 ½ - 2 hours, or until thermometer register 140 degrees. Remove meat from pan. Cover to keep warm while preparing sauce.

Add wine to pan juices, stirring to scrape browned meat bits. Transfer juice to saucepan, gently boil uncovered for five minutes or until slightly thickened. Skim off fat. Combine cheese and parsley; sprinkle over leg of lamb. Serve sauce with the meat.

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