Filled with pine nuts, feta and basil, this lamb loaf will make you grateful you tried this recipe!
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Sheryl Haight |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| 1⁄3 | Cup | pine nuts |
| 2 1⁄2 | Pound | ground lamb (lean) |
| 1⁄2 | onion (diced) | |
| 3 | Clove | garlic (minced) |
| 2 | eggs | |
| 2 | Teaspoon | pepper |
| 2 | Teaspoon | basil & rosemary |
| 1⁄2 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 1 | Package | feta cheese (4 oz., crumbled) |
| 1 | Can | tomato sauce (8 oz.) |
| Unknown | parsley flakes (for garnish) |
Bake pine nuts in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until toasted. Combine pine nuts, lamb, onions, and garlic together. Beat eggs and add to mixture. Put in pepper, basil, and rosemary. Blend well. Press 1/2 mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan. Sprinkle with feta cheese and press remaming lamb mixture over cheese. Pour tomato sauce on top. Garnish top with dried parsely. Bake at 375° for 1 1/2 hours or until done. Let set in pan for 5 minutes before slicing.
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