eCook Meal
One Pot Lamb Orzo
with fresh oregano & Italian-style hard cheese
Browned cubes of lamb, earthy spinach, spring onion, & al dente orzo pasta is cooked in a rich tomato passata sauce. Garnished with grated Italian-style cheese and fresh oregano, these simple, satisfying flavours are Italy on a plate.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BROWN THE LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally).
O-YUM ORZO
Add the sliced spring onion and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the orzo, the tomato passata, and 200ml of boiling water. Simmer until the orzo is cooked through and the sauce is thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the shredded Spinach, and ½ of the chopped Oregano. Remove from the heat and season.
INSPIRED BY ITALY
Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!
BROWN THE LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally).
O-YUM ORZO
Add the sliced spring onion and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the orzo, the tomato passata, and 400ml of boiling water. Simmer until the orzo is cooked through and the sauce is thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the shredded Spinach, and ½ of the chopped Oregano. Remove from the heat and season.
INSPIRED BY ITALY
Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!
BROWN THE LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
O-YUM ORZO
Add the sliced spring onion and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the orzo, the tomato passata, and 600ml of boiling water. Simmer until the orzo is cooked through and the sauce is thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the shredded Spinach, and ½ of the chopped Oregano. Remove from the heat and season.
INSPIRED BY ITALY
Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!
BROWN THE LAMB
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally).
O-YUM ORZO
Add the sliced spring onion and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the orzo, the tomato passata, and 800ml of boiling water. Simmer until the orzo is cooked through and the sauce is thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the shredded Spinach, and ½ of the chopped Oregano. Remove from the heat and season.
INSPIRED BY ITALY
Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R128.19
for 4 servings · R32.05 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Orzo Pasta needs 400 mlOrzo Pasta 500 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Spinach needs 200 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 57% of packR11.42
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Free-range Lamb Chunks needs 600 gHalaal Free Range Lamb Bones Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R64.99 · 60% of packR38.99
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 80 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Fresh Oregano needs 10 gTomato and Oregano Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Tomato Passata
- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for One Pot Lamb Orzo?
The preparation time for One Pot Lamb Orzo with fresh oregano & Italian-style hard cheese is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make One Pot Lamb Orzo with fresh oregano & Italian-style hard cheese?
The total time required to make One Pot Lamb Orzo with fresh oregano & Italian-style hard cheese is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does One Pot Lamb Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in One Pot Lamb Orzo?
Free-range Lamb Chunks, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Oregano, Orzo Pasta, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of One Pot Lamb Orzo?
Calories: 776, Carbs: 67 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.8 grams, Sugar: 7.6 grams, Salt: 989 grams
How do I prepare One Pot Lamb Orzo?
O-YUM ORZO: Add the sliced spring onion and the NOMU rub to the pot. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the orzo, the tomato passata, and 400ml of boiling water. Simmer until the orzo is cooked through and the sauce is thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the shredded spinach, and ½ of the chopped oregano. Remove from the heat and season. BROWN THE LAMB: Boil the kettle. Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. Pat the lamb dry with paper towel and cut into small chunks. When hot, sear the lamb until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). INSPIRED BY ITALY: Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining oregano. Enjoy, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make One Pot Lamb Orzo?
Free-range Lamb Chunks, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Oregano, Orzo Pasta, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tomato Passata
How many calories does One Pot Lamb Orzo have?
776 calories
How much fat content does One Pot Lamb Orzo have?
grams