Rosemary-scented Lamb Over Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 5 ounces lamb, cut ino thin strips
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips (or red bell pepper)
• 1/4 cup dry wine or 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (freshly shredded parmigiano-reggiano is the best)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

• 1 prepare rigatoni according to package directions; drain.
• 2 meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. saute garlic, lamb, and bell pepper until the lamb is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
• 3 increase to high heat. deglaze pan with wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• 4 add tomato and sprig of rosemary. simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5 remove from heat and stir in cream, salt, and pepper. return pan to heat and reduce to medium. cook until just heated through.
• 6 toss with hot rigatoni. garnish with parmesan, rosemary, sage, and oregano. serve immediately.