Lamb Stuffed with Pesto and Red Pepper

A sweet and savory filling

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Lamb Stuffed with Red Bell Pepper Pesto

• 6-7 lb leg of lamb deboned
• 3 tbsp pesto
• 1 large red bell pepper halved
• 1 lemon
• olive oil
• Salt/pepper

Broil pepper halves until skin blackens and blisters. Remove from heat and place in a paper bag to cool. When cool remove burnt skin and puree with olive oil until it forms a thick paste. Mix pesto, zest of lemon, and pepper puree together adding enough lemon juice to form a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper. Open up lamb and smear pesto all over leaving 1/4″ around the edge uncovered. Roll up meat tucking in sides and tie securely with kitchen twine. Roast on a rack with 1 cup white wine in the pan at 365 degrees until 130 degrees. Remove meat and let rest 20 minutes before slicing. A pan gravy can be made from the meat juices or not. If so make a simple roux, strain juices reserving some fat and about two cups liquid. Add to roux and simmer until slightly thick.