This elegant and delectable rack of lamb is extremely simple to prepare. Tender and juicy lamb is surrounded by a crispy and tasty crust of Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

Rack of Lamb Encrusted with Parmesan Cheese – Every Night Italian

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Ingredients:

• 2 Frenched racks of lamb (~3 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 tablespoon plain fine dry bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Place the racks of lamb in a baking dish, pour the olive oil over them, and spread it over the lamb with your fingers. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the rosemary.
2. Put the lamb in the upper level of the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes for medium rare
3. Mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano and bread crumbs together on a plate large enough to accommodate the racks of lamb.
4. When you have taken the meat out of the oven, raise the heat to 450°F. Grasp one lamb rack by the ribs with a pot holder, place it on the bread crumb and cheese mixture, and turn to coat it on all sides. Put the lamb back in the baking pan and repeat with the second rack. Sprinkle any remaining bread crumb and cheese mixture over the racks. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes.
5. Take the lamb out of the oven, cut the racks into individual chops, and serve at once.

Serves 4 people