Put a Mediterranean twist on your next meatball dish with this delicious Baked Lamb Meatballs with Orzo Pasta Recipe that includes olives, feta, fresh oregano and tasty lamb mince.
Baked Lamb Meatballs with Olives and Feta and Orzo Pasta Recipe
Serves 6
Ingredients:
800g lamb mince
6 garlic cloves, peeled, finely chopped
½ onion, peeled, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp olive oil, extra to drizzle
800g chopped tomatoes in juice
3 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1 lemon, rind finely grated
1½ cups black olives
200g feta cheese, sliced lengthways
300g dried orzo pasta
oregano leaves, fried, to garnish
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Place lamb in a large bowl, mix in garlic and onion and season to taste. Take spoonfuls of the mince and mould into meatballs. Roll meatballs in a little flour. Place in a deep baking dish and drizzle over olive oil. Cook for 15 minutes until browned.
Add tomatoes, oregano, lemon rind and olives to the baking dish.
Top with feta slices and drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 minutes or until feta is golden.
Meanwhile, cook orzo in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 11 minutes or until al dente. Drain. Divide pasta and baked meatballs between serving plates and top with fried oregano leaves and serve.
