Name: Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Bone-in leg of lamb - 1 (6 pound); Mashed tomatoes - 3 cups; Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium; Olive oil - ½ cup; Dried oregano - 3 teaspoons; Salt - 2 teaspoons; Ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons; Lemon, juiced - 1; Water - 6 cups; Uncooked orzo pasta - 1 pound; Feta cheese - ½ pound

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Ingredients for - Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

1. Bone-in leg of lamb - 1 (6 pound)

2. Mashed tomatoes - 3 cups

3. Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium

4. Olive oil - ½ cup

5. Dried oregano - 3 teaspoons

6. Salt - 2 teaspoons

7. Ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons

8. Lemon, juiced - 1

9. Water - 6 cups

10. Uncooked orzo pasta - 1 pound

11. Feta cheese - ½ pound

How to cook deliciously - Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. Stage

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. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.

4. Stage

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.