GREEK EASTER ROAST LAMB AND ORZO

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo image

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

Ingredients

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