Italian roast lamb
A fragrant and tasty roast lamb dish.
- Leg or shoulder of lamb
- 3 slices of prosciutto or Parma ham
- Leaves of 2 rosemary stalks
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 fat garlic cloves
Preheat the oven to 230C.
Whizz the prosciutto, lemon, garlic and lemon zest in a processor. Add olive oil to slacken to a mushy paste.
Pack the stuffing / baste around the meat, poking into any nooks or crannies. Stab the meat with a knife if necessary.
Put the meat in the oven and turn down to 170C.
Cook until done to your likeness - 1hr 30mins for this one.