Baked Lamb with Orzo

Name: Baked Lamb with Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: Southern, African, European, American, Greek, Mediterranean, Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 kg 2.2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into large cubes; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 400 g 14 oz canned tomatoes, crushed; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground allspice; Salt and black pepper (to taste); 4 cups hot chicken or beef broth; 300 g 10.5 oz orzo pasta; 1/2 cup grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese (for garnish); Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:2h

Giouvetsi is a traditional Greek dish featuring tender baked lamb, orzo pasta, and a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and allspice.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:26:36 GMT