Oven Roasted Lamb Shanks with Roasted Tomatoes and Toasted Orzo Recipe

Name: Oven Roasted Lamb Shanks with Roasted Tomatoes and Toasted Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound orzo; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 4 plum tomatos, sliced in half, vertically; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 4 heads garlic, tops, removed; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound orzo
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
4 plum tomatos, sliced in half, vertically
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 heads garlic, tops, removed
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter

1
Heat oil and butter in pan.
2
Add 1/2 of orzo and toast until golden brown.
3
Add onion and remaining orzo and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Heat a pot of water and add to the risotto as if you were making risotto, a little at a time, until the pasta is al dente.
5
Finish with additional butter and a small amount of the braising liquid, add chopped parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Toss the tomatoes in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast in a 200 degree F oven for 4 hours.
7
(Re-hydrated sundried tomatoes will work just as well)
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place water and butter in a roasting pan, add garlic heads, cut-side-down, cover and roast for 1 hour.

1574

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 stick unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound orzo, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Oven Roasted Lamb Shanks with Roasted Tomatoes and Toasted 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.

Oven Roasted Lamb Shanks with Roasted Tomatoes and Toasted Orzo

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