Roast Leg Of Lamb With Orzo Pasta Recipes

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"GREEK" LAMB WITH ORZO



A filling-and exciting-lamb dinner that goes from stove to the table in under an hour. The process is straightforward, but this fragrant, saucy dish doesn't taste that way when it's finished; in terms of eating and cooking, it's a win-win. And you only have to dirty two pots!

Provided by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
28 ounces can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed with your hands
14 ounces can chopped/diced tomatoes
5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 pound orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • In a good sized Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Add the lamb and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Cook, stirring to break it apart, until it is nicely browned. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Return the pot to the stovetop and add olive oil and the onion (still over medium-high). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic. Stir in the spices (cinnamon, oregano, cumin, coriander, and red pepper)and cook until they start smelling toasted and fragrant (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in the whole tomatoes, crushed by hand. Cook the crushed tomatoes in the spices, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Then, add the can of diced tomatoes and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lamb back to the pot, give it a good stir, then cover the pot and leave it to cook, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes. At this point, stir in the fresh spinach and cook just a couple more minutes until the spinach is wilted. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste (keeping in mind you'll be sprinkling a touch of feta and olives on, which will add to the saltiness). While the lamb and tomatoes are simmering together and marrying their flavors, bring a large pot of well-salted water (it should taste like sea water) to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 7 or 8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Drain the orzo. Toss the orzo with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon juice, and all of the parsley, adding a bit of pasta water at a time, if you feel it needs additional liquid.Spread the orzo out on an enormous serving platter. Spoon the lamb and sauce all over the top, then sprinkle with the feta and chopped olives. A good red wine, on the dry side, is a highly recommended companion here.

GREEK EASTER ROAST LAMB AND ORZO



Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo image

Cumulative recipe from a couple family members. My favorite part of Easter.

Provided by CartoonJunkie33

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 104.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 672.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

GREEK LAMB AND ORZO



Greek Lamb and Orzo image

Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this hearty lamb and pasta recipe - perfect if you love Greek cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 cans (16 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup uncooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta (3 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Plain yogurt, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook lamb in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, celery, pasta, salt and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until tomato liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

ARNI YOUVETSI (LAMB AND ORZO)



Arni Youvetsi (Lamb and Orzo) image

This is a traditional 'Sunday Lunch' dish. The orzo (a kind of pasta that is shaped like large grains of rice) cooks in the liquid released by the lamb and tomato and becomes very tasty. Many make it with a cut of beef suitable for roasting, cut into large pieces, or even with chicken pieces.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 -6 lbs leg of lamb (the weight is approximate)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups water
2 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and pureed
1 large onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (depending on preference)
1 lb orzo pasta
freshly-grated parmesan cheese or kefalotiri

Steps:

  • Preaheat oven to 375F (190C).
  • Wash and pat dry the leg of lamb. In a large baking pan (if you have an earthenware casserole - even better!), rub lamb with the lemon juice and olive oil over. Season generously with salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Pour in wine, water, tomato puree, minced onion, garlic and cinnamon around meat. Give the sauce a stir and roast, turning meat over occasionally when you see a crust forming (to brown all sides) for 2 to 3 hours (note: Greeks like their lamb well-done, if you prefer a shorter cooking time, cook to your personal preference).
  • In a large saucepan, bring plenty of water to the boil, salt generously and boil the orzo pasta for 8 minutes. Remove and drain - retain a cup of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the lamb casserole and give everything a stir to distribute orzo throughout the pan.
  • Increase heat to 400F (200C) and continue to bake another 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid in the pan (it should still be fairly 'juicy' - not dry). If the pasta is too dry, stir in enough of the pasta cooking water you've retained to keep it saucy.
  • Have lots of freshly-grated parmesan or kefalotiri cheese to sprinkle over pasta at table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957.2, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 189.9, Sodium 175, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 61.5

BAKED LAMB AND ORZO (ARNI YOUVETSI)



Baked Lamb And Orzo (Arni Youvetsi) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lamb (shank, leg, shoulder roast, top roast, etc.)
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
3 cups broth or water
8 ounces orzo
Myzithra cheese, feta, Parmesan or good Romano, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rub the lamb with olive oil and sprinkle very liberally with salt and pepper. Sear the lamb in a heavy bottomed skillet. Transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Add a little olive oil to the skillet, then add the onions. Cook until tender, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until they start to become incorporated with the onions. Add the diced tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the liquid to the lamb casserole. Cover it and bake until the lamb is very tender, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Add the orzo and stir. Add some hot water if it starts to look dry and continue to bake, uncovered, until the orzo is cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve pieces of the lamb alongside the orzo and top generously with your choice of cheese.

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