ARNI YOUVETSI (LAMB AND ORZO)
This is a traditional 'Sunday Lunch' dish. The orzo (a kind of pasta that is shaped like large grains of rice) cooks in the liquid released by the lamb and tomato and becomes very tasty. Many make it with a cut of beef suitable for roasting, cut into large pieces, or even with chicken pieces.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Other Main Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- 2. Wash and pat dry the leg of lamb. Rub with the lemon juice and pour melted butter or olive oil over. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Place in a large baking pan and pour wine, 1 cup water, the tomato puree, minced onion, garlic and cinnamon around meat (if you have an earthenware casserole - even better!).
- 3. Give the sauce a stir and roast, turning meat over occasionally when you see a crust forming (to brown all sides) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours (note: Greeks like their lamb well-done, if you prefer a shorter cooking time, cook to your personal preference).
- 4. In a large saucepan, bring plenty of water to the boil, salt generously and boil the orzo pasta for 8 minutes. Remove and drain - retain a cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the lamb casserole and give everything a stir to distribute orzo throughout the pan.
- 5. Increase heat to 400-degrees and continue to bake another 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid in the pan (it should still be fairly 'juicy' - not dry). If the pasta is too dry, stir in enough of the pasta cooking water you've retained to keep it saucy.
- 6. Have lots of freshly-grated parmesan or kefalotiri cheese to sprinkle over pasta at table.
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Iam_mic lavish King
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ghulammohammad Mohammadi977
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. My guests loved it!
Godiya Ram
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this dish, but I'm so glad I did. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the orzo was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
malek khan
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Melissa Dressler
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly.
Shea Fryer
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was tender and the orzo was flavorful.
Ayush Jaiswal
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the orzo was delicious.
Ohenzuwa Allington
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Nompumelelo Mirriam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. My guests loved it!
Riffat Asad
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this dish, but I'm so glad I did. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the orzo was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
mvuku nathi
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mervat I.Mahmoud
[email protected]I've never made lamb before, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the orzo was the perfect accompaniment.
js raju
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the orzo was cooked perfectly.
Wycliffe Bulimo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was tender and the orzo was flavorful.
Shevarn Smith
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the orzo was delicious.
Jasinda Ralayo
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Kayden Boxall
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lamb was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection.
Many Sherif
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a favorite. It's easy to make and the results are always fantastic.
Ameen Umarani
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The flavors were amazing and it was a huge hit with my family.