Roast Leg of Lamb with Orzo

== Description ==
Orzo, a tiny rice-shaped pasta, absorbs the good juices and rounds out the flavors.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
* Typed by: Susan
* Serves 6
== Ingredients ==
* juice of 1 lemon
* 3 cloves garlic, sliced
* ½ tsp dry mint
* ½ tsp (or more) dried basil
* pinch of oregano
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* 1 x 5-lb leg of lamb or shoulder of lamb
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1 x 3-lb can plum tomatoes
* 7 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups orzo
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 450°F.
# Combine the lemon juice, garlic, mint, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
# Rub the lamb all over with the mixture.
# Place in a roasting pan, adding the onion around the lamb, and roast for 20 minutes.
# Spread the tomatoes around the meat and stir in 2 cups of the chicken broth.
# Return to the oven, lower the heat to 350°F, and roast for 40 minutes more.
# Remove the pan from the oven and lightly cover with a towel to keep warm.
# Bring 4 cups of the chicken broth to a boil and slowly add the orzo.
# Stir, lower heat, and cover.
# Simmer until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
# Remove the lamb from the roasting pan, adding the remaining 1 cup of broth.
# Stir in the orzo, place the lamb back in the pan, and cook 15 minutes more in a 350°F oven.
# Stir the pan juices and the orzo together again to mix well.
# Serve the lamb on a warm platter surrounded with the orzo.
# Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the orzo.
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