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Roman-Style Lamb — traditional dish from Rome, Italy
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥880kcal
💪65gProtein
🌾4gCarbs
🥑66gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Roman-Style Lamb

How to order / say it
Say it Abbacchio alla Romana — [ahb-BAH-kyoh ah-lah roh-MAH-nah]
Order I'd like the abbacchio alla Romana, please.
Locally Vorrei l'abbacchio alla Romana, per favore.
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Tender, young lamb roasted and seasoned with rosemary and garlic.

Why try it?

A testament to the Roman tradition of celebrating with lamb, this dish is savored during Easter and other festive occasions.

How it tastes

The lamb is juicy and aromatic, infused with robust flavors from rosemary, garlic, and a hint of vinegar, offering a rustic and hearty experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 100

Dating back to ancient Rome, abbacchio alla Romana has been central to Roman feasts, with religious and cultural significance tied to its preparation and consumption.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 800 g lamb leg
  • 🌿 10 g rosemary
  • 🧄 5 garlic cloves
  • 50 ml white wine vinegar
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven and marinate lamb with rosemary, garlic, salt, and oil.
  2. 2 Roast lamb in the oven with frequent basting.
  3. 3 Deglaze the roasting pan with vinegar to create sauce.
  4. 4 Serve lamb with the sauce drizzled over it.

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