Greek Lamb, Feta And Eggplant Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 None medium eggplant, roughly chopped
    1 lb lamb loin
    2 tbsp olive oil
    9 oz large pasta shells
    1 None medium red onion, thinly sliced
    3.5 oz baby arugula
    2 None medium tomatoes, deseeded, thinly sliced
    2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
    7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
    None None FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/2 cup olive oil
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tbsp whole grain mustard
Preparation
    Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 5 mins then rinse under cold water. Drain on paper towels.
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 3-4 mins, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Let rest for 5 mins then slice thickly.
    Add remaining oil to pan. Cook eggplant, in batches, for 2-3 mins, or until browned all over and tender.
    Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain then transfer to a large bowl along with lamb, eggplant and remaining ingredients.
    Whisk together all ingredients for balsamic vinaigrette then drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Serve.

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