Roast Leg Of Lamb, Sicilian Style

• 2 slices Prosciutto ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• oil
• garlic powder to taste
• Romano cheese slices to fill slits in lamb
• 1 tsp. rosemary
• 2 or 3 sprigs parsley, chopped
• 3 to 3 1/2 lb. leg of lamb
• oregano to taste
• 1 c. water

1. Mix together diced Prosciutto ham, rosemary, salt, pepper, parsley and garlic.
2. Wipe the leg of lamb and cut slits all over with a sharp knife.
3. Stuff each slit with the ham mixture, then push
4. a 1/2 x 1/2-inch slice of cheese into each slit.
5. Rub the lamb with oil (olive oil is best).
6. Rub salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder all over the lamb.
7. Place in a greased baking pan and add the water.
8. Roast in a 375u0b0
9. oven for approximately 30 minutes per pound until lamb is tender, basting occasionally.

ham, salt, garlic, oil, garlic, romano cheese, rosemary, parsley, lamb, oregano, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=217326 (may not work)