Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

This slow roasted lamb recipe could become your favorite part of Easter, especially if you love orzo pasty and tangy feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 (6 pound) bone-in leg of lamb
• 3 cups mashed tomatoes
• ½ pound feta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.