![Roast Lamb, sliced on a platter with a bowl of orzo in the background. A stack of plates nearby to serve up this Easter feast](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.allrecipes.com/thmb/HnAR5mYtdIE8kCgbEHfxy1My9X8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/270393_GreekEasterRoastLambandOrzo_005_MFS-8e98b111d5d9468ea777d2d606ae4ea9.jpg)
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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½ 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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½ pound feta cheese
Directions
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.
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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.
Cook's Notes:
The orzo is always high in demand in our house. A second pound wouldn't go amiss if you've a big enough pan for it. Of course, also double the feta and water, then.
As with all roasting recipes, you can use a lower temperature and cook longer. Three hours is the minimum I've used. You could also use 6 to 10 hours at 300 degrees F for a very tender result.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
470 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 470 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
Sodium 673mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 37g | 73% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 125mg | 10% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Potassium 533mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.