Jul 14 2026

Arni Sto Fourno Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Roasted, sliced leg of lamb, thyme jus gravy, herbed orzo pasta, and butter braised green beans and grated parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

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Meat

Gravy

Herbed Orzo Pasta

Green Beans

Garnish

Method

Meat Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Prepare Leg of Lamb

    Pat the leg of lamb dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil all over the lamb, then season generously with salt and black pepper. Insert garlic cloves into slits in the meat, and sprinkle fresh thyme over it.

  3. 3

    Roast the Lamb

    Place the seasoned leg of lamb in a roasting pan. Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare, basting occasionally with the drippings.

  4. 4

    Rest the Meat

    Once cooked, remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Gravy Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Gravy

    While the lamb is resting, pour the drippings into a saucepan. Add the red wine and beef stock, bringing it to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add to the saucepan. Simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Herbed Orzo Pasta

  1. 6

    Cook Orzo

    In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo and salt, cooking according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 7

    Mix with Herbs

    Drain the orzo and return to the pot. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and mix well.

Green Beans

  1. 8

    Sauté Green Beans

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green beans, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté until bright green and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the rested leg of lamb and serve alongside herbed orzo and sautéed green beans. Drizzle with thyme jus gravy and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top.

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