Agnello Al Forno Italiani Italian Oven Baked Lamb Chops Recipes

ITALIAN HERB-RUBBED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high temperature, heat olive oil until glistening.
• Meanwhile combine oregano, rosemary, basil, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle rub mixture evenly onto both sides of chops and gently rub/pat until it adheres to the chops.
• Fry chops for 5-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired doneness is reached.

RAGù DI AGNELLO (LAMB)

Steps:

• Mince finely together the onion, carrot, celery, marjoram, sage, and rosemary needles (in the food processor if desired) and put in a medium saucepan with the oil. Cook over low heat until the vegetables just turn pale gold, about 8 minutes.
• Add the meat and brown gently, stirring.
• Raise the heat and add the wine. Let it bubble until you can no longer smell any alcohol, about 2 minutes.
• Add the drained tomatoes, the chile, and 1 level teaspoon salt. Lower the heat and cook, covered, for about an hour, stirring occasionally. You'll know the sauce is done when it has visibly thickened and the fat has separated and bubbles on the surface.
• Make-ahead note: The sauce may be made ahead up to this point and refrigerated until the next day. After some hours of chilling, the fat will come to the surface and can be removed very easily.
• Bring 5 quarts (5 liters) of water to a boil in an 8-quart (8-liter) pot over high heat. Add 3 tablespoons kosher salt, then add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
• Warm a serving bowl or platter in a low oven. If the oven is not practical, warm the bowl just before use with hot water, even a ladleful of the pasta cooking water.
• Drain and transfer the pasta to the heated serving bowl. Toss the pasta first with the cheese and then with the sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of parsley and serve immediately.

BUTTERY BAKED LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Poke holes all over the lamb chops in a baking dish.
• Now sprinkle each chop with 1 teaspoons of the Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoons of the lemon juice.
• Top each chop with a teaspoon of butter.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes for pink meat. Cook longer if you prefer well done meat.

AGNELLO AL FORNO

Steps:

• Layer onions, garlic, and potatoes in the slow cooker.
• In a skillet over med-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil until very hot; add half the meat and cook until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes); transfer to the cooker.
• Repeat with the remaining oil and meat.
• Add half of the herbs and all of the pepper to the cooker; season to taste with salt.
• Top with the tomatoes and dot with butter.
• Cover and cook on LOW until the lamb is fork-tender, 8-10 hours.
• An hour before the end of cooking time, sprinkle the remaining herbs on top of the meat and vegetables; serve with rice and green salad.