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Lamb chops in puttanesca sauce

Anchovy & lamb is a classic combo so no wonder this dish is super yummy! These lamb chops in puttanesca sauce are ready to serve in just 20 minutes. You can use home-made puttanesca sauce or shop-bought version. ( If you want a delicious, home-made  version, follow my recipe Spaghetti alla puttanesca to make the sauce). Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lamb chops
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • ½ red or yellow pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tin or jar puttanesca sauce approx.
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup black olives
  • Salt & pepper
  • Pinches of chilli flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh herbs to serve (parsley, coriander or mint)

Method
 

  1. Season the lamb.
  2. Thinly slice the onion, garlic and pepper.
  3. Heat half of the oil in a medium frying pan and seal the lamb on both sides, then transfer them to a plate.
  4. Pour away the fat, then add the remaining oil to the pan, then gently sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper, chilli flakes (if used) and cherry tomatoes. Saute for another 5 minutes or so.
  5. Add the puttanesca sauce, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the lamb and cook for another 5 minutes. (If the sauce seems too thick add a drop of water or some passata.)
  6. Finally, add the olives, some fresh herbs and serve.