Cosciotto Al Basilico (Leg of Lamb With Basil) Recipe

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Cosciotto Al Basilico (Leg of Lamb With Basil)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F Finely chop together the basil and garlic. Open lamb like a book and place on a work surface; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread about 2/3 of the basil mixture over lamb, roll up, and secure at 2 inch intervals with kitchen twine.
  3. Using a small sharp knife, cut several 1 inch deep slits in the top of the lamb, spacing them apart. Insert the remaining basil mixture into the slits and season the outside with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the lamb in a roasting pan and drizzle with oil. Pour wine into pan and cover tightly with foil. Roast, basting occasionally and resealing with foil, until an instant read thermometer inserted into thickest part of lamb registers 140F for medium, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer lamb to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes. While lamb is resting, skim fat from pan juices. Slice lamb and serve with juices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 812.05 Kcal (3400 kJ)
Calories from fat 568.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.16g 97%
Cholesterol 199.58mg 67%
Sodium 213.68mg 9%
Potassium 920.63mg 20%
Total Carbs 1.52g 1%
Sugars 0.21g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 52.07g 104%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 7%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 75.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.07 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.28g 97%
Cholesterol 57.78mg 67%
Sodium 61.86mg 9%
Potassium 266.5mg 20%
Total Carbs 0.44g 1%
Sugars 0.06g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 2%
Protein 15.07g 104%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7%
Iron 1.9mg 37%
Calcium 21.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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