Easter Lamb with Walnut Pesto

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
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== Ingredients ==
* leg of lamb
* ¼ cup toasted walnuts
* ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
* 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
* 4 medium cloves garlic
* kosher salt
* freshly ground, black pepper
* olive oil, for basting
* ½ cup white or red wine
== Directions ==
# Put the walnuts, cheese, and the olive oil in a food processor and pulse until pureed.
# Add the parsley and garlic and process to a smooth texture.
# Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
# Taste for salt and pepper and add if needed.
# Lay the lamb out flat on a large surface, skin side down.
# Cover the meat with a light coating of salt and pepper.
# Spread the pesto all over the meat in a nice layer.
# Now roll up like a jellyroll and tie with the string about 1 – 2" apart.
# Get it as tight as you can.
# Tie it lengthwise tucking the ends in.
# Place in a roasting pan and lightly oil the top and sides.
# salt and pepper the roast.
# Bake at 450 °F for 20 – 30 minutes.
# Lower the heat and bake at 350 °F for about 1 hour covered.
# Remove cover and continue to bake 30 minutes uncovered.
# Before the last ½ hour add ½ cup white or red wine to the pan.
# When done, remove the meat and let it rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Category:Easter Lamb
Category:Lamb leg Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
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Category:Red wine Recipes
Category:Walnut Recipes
Category:White wine Recipes
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