Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo
Description
This slow roasted lamb recipe could become your favorite part of Easter, especially if you love orzo pasty and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
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1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
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3 cups mashed tomatoes
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup olive oil
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3 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 lemon, juiced
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6 cups water
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1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
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1/2 pound feta cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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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.