Ingredients
12
12 servings
- •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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 470
- Carbohydrate: 32g
- Fat: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Sugar: 4g
Related Recipes
Greek Lamb and Orzo
Greek Roast Lamb and Potatoes
Stuffed Greek Leg of Lamb
Greek Lamb Stew
Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)
Roast Greek Lamb with Tzatziki, Roasted Vegetables, and Greek Salad
Roast Lamb For Easter
Oven-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb
Lamb in the Slow Cooker
Greek Lamb Meatballs in Lemon Sauce
Easter Leg of Lamb
