Greek Easter Roast Lamb And Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Easter Roast Lamb And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb; 3 cups mashed tomatoes; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 lemon, juiced; 6 cups water; 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta; 1/2 pound feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
3 cups mashed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
6 cups water
1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 pound feta cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Place lamb in a roasting pan. Add mashed tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Combine and make sure lamb is well coated. Cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.
4
Add water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return to the hot oven and bake until pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb, 3 cups mashed tomatoes, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Easter Roast Lamb And Orzo 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.

Greek Easter Roast Lamb And Orzo

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