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One Pot Lamb Orzo

with fresh oregano & Italian-style hard cheese

Quick & Easy

4.7

  • Hands on20 - 25 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
Photo of One Pot Lamb Orzo

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.

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  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. INSPIRED BY ITALY

    Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Free-range Lamb Chunks - 150g

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml

  • Orzo Pasta - 100ml

  • Tomato Passata - 50ml

  • Spinach - 50g

  • Fresh Oregano - 3g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 20ml

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. INSPIRED BY ITALY

    Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Free-range Lamb Chunks - 300g

  • Spring Onion - 1

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml

  • Orzo Pasta - 200ml

  • Tomato Passata - 100ml

  • Spinach - 100g

  • Fresh Oregano - 5g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 40ml

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. INSPIRED BY ITALY

    Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Free-range Lamb Chunks - 450g

  • Spring Onions - 2

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 30ml

  • Orzo Pasta - 300ml

  • Tomato Passata - 150ml

  • Spinach - 150g

  • Fresh Oregano - 8g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. INSPIRED BY ITALY

    Bowl up the loaded orzo, sprinkle over the grated cheese, and garnish with the remaining Oregano. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Free-range Lamb Chunks - 600g

  • Spring Onions - 2

  • NOMU Italian Rub - 40ml

  • Orzo Pasta - 400ml

  • Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Spinach - 200g

  • Fresh Oregano - 10g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 80ml

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.

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