GREEK EASTER ROAST LAMB AND ORZO

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Cumulative recipe from a couple family members. My favorite part of Easter.

Provided by CartoonJunkie33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
3 cups mashed tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ 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
½ pound feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 104.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 672.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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