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Brown Rice Penne with Lamb and Mint Pesto
This brown rice penne with lamb and mint pesto is a hearty dish loaded with spring flavor.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
brown rice penne with lamb, penne with lamb and mint pesto
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
For the Pasta
12
ounces
brown rice penne
or any pasta you like
1
pound
ground lamb
cooked and fat drained
For the Pesto
2
cups
packed baby spinach leaves
1/4
cup
packed mint leaves
1/3
cup
packed sprouts
1
clove
garlic
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
1/4
cup
unsalted pistachios
1/2
cup
grated parmesan
salt & pepper to taste
3
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
For the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
Add the cooked lamb and the pesto and toss to combine until the pasta is fully coated with the pesto.
Serve with additional pistachios, grated parmesan and sprouts for garnish.
For the Pesto
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor.
With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
641
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
32
g
|
Protein:
38
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
24
g
|
Cholesterol:
121
mg
|
Sodium:
490
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
1
g