Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 , 6 pound
• 3 cups mashed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 0.5 cups 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
• 0.5 pounds feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.

3. 3

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

4. 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.