Baked Greek Lamb With Pasta Recipe

Name: Baked Greek Lamb With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 8 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 None bay leaves; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 5 lbs bone-in leg of lamb; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 None red onions, coarsely chopped; 4 large tomatoes; 2 tsp dried oregano leaves; 3 cups stock or water; 1 1/2 cups orzo

Servings: persons

1 cup red wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
8 cloves garlic, chopped
4 None bay leaves
1/2 tsp ground cloves
5 lbs bone-in leg of lamb
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 None red onions, coarsely chopped
4 large tomatoes
2 tsp dried oregano leaves
3 cups stock or water
1 1/2 cups orzo

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Combine wine, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves and cloves. Rub into lamb. Refrigerate for at least 30 mins to marinate.
2
Heat oil in a large flameproof baking pan on high heat. Remove lamb from marinade. Wipe off and reserve any excess. Brown meat well on all sides then transfer to a plate.
3
Saute onions in same pan for 3-4 mins, until tender. Add reserved marinade, tomatoes and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1-2 mins, until fragrant. Return lamb to pan and add stock. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. Cover with foil.
4
Bake for 2 hours. Remove from oven and stir in orzo. Cover.
5
Bake a further 12-15 mins, until orzo is cooked and lamb is tender. Serve.

1799

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red wine, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 8 cloves garlic, chopped, 4 None bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Baked Greek Lamb With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Greek Lamb With Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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