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Lamb sounds really fancy, right? Like something you’d order in a high class restaurant, or have your butler bring up from the kitchen. “Don’t forget the mint jelly, Jeeves!”
Yeh, that’s what I thought too. Until I made it and realized lamb is super easy to cook and tastes just as delicious at home. Maybe moreso because I’m not swallowing a restaurant price tag along with it. Also, skip the mint jelly. Ewww.
This One Skillet Seared Lamb & Creamy Red Wine Penne cooks up in one large pot and dirties only a few prep dishes (2 bowls, cutting board, and some measuring cups). If you’re not into penne, you can use another kind of pasta, or skip that part of the recipe entirely, and conversely, if you’re not into lamb (tell me it ain’t so), you can skip it and just make the pasta! Both delicious individually, but excellent together!
One Skillet Seared Lamb & Creamy Red Wine Penne
Ingredients
Lamb:
- thick cut lamb loin chops pictured is 5 pounds
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Penne:
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
- 4 cups sliced mushroom caps I used baby portabellas
- 1/2 cup red wine I used Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 box no boil penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together (from LAMB ingredient list) garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add lamb chops and toss until everything's coated. Set aside. (You can do this up to a day in advance and keep in the fridge).
- While the lamb is marinating, prep ingredients from PENNE list, set aside.
- Bring a large/deep skillet (preferably cast iron, enameled cast iron, or stainless steel) to screaming hot. Place lamb into skillet and sear both sides to taste (about 2 minutes on each side for very rare*, like pictured) - if you like it well cooked, after searing place into a 400° oven until internal temp reaches 170° F)
- When lamb is cooked to your liking, remove it from pot and set aside to rest. Add (from PENNE ingredient list) red wine, onion, mushrooms, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and stir periodically until onion is translucent and liquid has reduced by at least 2/3rds.
- Pour in penne pasta and chicken stock. Bring heat to high and cook, stirring periodically, for approximately 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add heavy cream and stir an additional 2 minutes on medium/low heat.
- Serve and ENJOY!
Notes
Nutrition
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milkmay increase your risk of foodborne illness.
I grabbed my penne, wine, and fresh ingredients on a quick trip to Walmart. For this recipe I used Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, which I included both in the recipe and as a pairing. It was really delicious and definitely one I’ll purchase again.
We chose the Barilla Pronto Pasta which is great because you don’t have to wait for the water to boil or drain it, so you get all the delicious flavors soaked right into the penne. I also grabbed a box of Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Collection cookies to serve as dessert!
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One Skillet Seared Lamb & Creamy Red Wine Penne, Ingredients:
- Lamb:
- thick cut lamb loin chops (pictured is 5 pounds)
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Penne:
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
- 4 cups sliced mushroom caps (I used baby portabellas)
- 1/2 cup red wine (I used Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 box no boil penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
One Skillet Seared Lamb & Creamy Red Wine Penne, Directions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together (from LAMB ingredient list) garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add lamb chops and toss until everything’s coated. Set aside. (You can do this up to a day in advance and keep in the fridge).
- While the lamb is marinating, prep ingredients from PENNE list, set aside.
- Bring a large/deep skillet (preferably cast iron, enameled cast iron, or stainless steel) to screaming hot. Place lamb into skillet and sear both sides to taste (about 2 minutes on each side for very rare*, like pictured) – if you like it well cooked, after searing place into a 400° oven until internal temp reaches 170° F)
- When lamb is cooked to your liking, remove it from pot and set aside to rest. Add (from PENNE ingredient list) red wine, onion, mushrooms, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and stir periodically until onion is translucent and liquid has reduced by at least 2/3rds.
- Pour in penne pasta and chicken stock. Bring heat to high and cook, stirring periodically, for approximately 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add heavy cream and stir an additional 2 minutes on medium/low heat.
- Serve and ENJOY!
Stephanie C. says
Lol on the mint jelly! But seriously, you make this look too easy! I wouldn't think to try lamb at home. But you've convinced me in can be done. I like the idea of adding the wine to the pasta! [client]
April says
thanks, Stephanie 🙂
Rachael Yerkes says
so tender and yummy
Valentina says
This lamb recipe is so delicious! Love how tender the lamb is! The best dinner idea.
Natalie says
I haven’ t tried this, but I definitely am! The lamb looks so tender & flavorful! Always excited to try new recipes!
Melissa says
Great recipe very flavor and tender! It was hit, everyone in my family really enjoyed it!
Kristyn says
I’ve only cooked lamb like once or twice, but you make it look so easy & so tasty!! I;d love to try it with the pasta! What a delicious idea!