Asian Lollipop Lamb Chops with Creamy Fusilli Pasta

By MooK

Ingredients

• Lamb Chops:
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• Salt
• 8 to 12 lamb chops (2 to 3 per person)
• Creamy Fusilli Pasta:
• One 12-ounce bag fusilli pasta
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 medium zucchini, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
• 6 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• Salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

For the lamb chops: Combine the brown sugar, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, ginger, chili pepper, Chinese five spice and salt to taste. Massage into the lamb chops for 5 to 10 minutes, and then let marinate 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator.

For the pasta: Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute without browning, and then add the zucchini and carrots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the drained pasta and cook for another minute. Add the heavy cream, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Just before serving, add the cilantro, Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

Heat the broiler and broil the chops to the doneness of your liking, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve 2 or 3 chops over each serving of pasta.