Delicious Cheesy Matzah Lasagna

Delicious Cheesy Matzah Lasagna

🧀 Delicious Cheesy Matzah Lasagna

If you love lasagna but fear missing out on Italian food during Passover, this alternative cheesy Delicious Matzah Lasagna recipe is perfect for you. Trust us, it will leave you wanting more! This simple, yet satisfying, dish is a fantastic way to enjoy a comforting meal while adhering to Passover dietary laws.

Why Ricotta Cheese Works Best

Ricotta cheese is highly recommended for this recipe because it performs exceptionally well during the cooking process. Crucially, it does not release much liquid. As a result, this prevents the liquid from ruining the texture of the fragile matzah layers.

You are welcome to use other cheeses, such as parmesan, mozzarella, or goat cheese. However, be sure that your chosen cheese will not release excess moisture and compromise the matzah layers during baking.


Ingredients

Cheese Mixture:

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

  • 1 whisked egg

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • $1/2$ teaspoon kosher salt

  • $1/2$ teaspoon black pepper

In Between Layers:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any other type of cheese desired)

  • 1 matzah box (around 5 sheets)

  • 1 jar marinara sauce

  • Optional: 2 cups fresh sautéed spinach

  • Optional: 1 cup sliced sautéed mushrooms


Directions

  1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to $350^{\circ}\text{F}$. Lightly grease an $8 \times 8$ inch baking pan. Alternatively, use a pan large enough to accommodate the matzah boards.

  2. Layer 1 (Sauce): Spread enough sauce to lightly cover the bottom of the pan (about $1/3$ cup). This prevents sticking.

  3. Layer 2 (Matzah): Place 1 matzah board on top. Use 1 matzah sheet for an $8 \times 8$ inch pan, or $1 \frac{1}{2}$ to 2 sheets if your baking pan is larger.

  4. Layer 3 (Sauce): Spread more tomato sauce over the matzah layer (about $1/4$ cup).

  5. Layer 4 (Ricotta): Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the sauce. If you are including sautéed veggies, add them after this layer.

  6. Layer 5 (Mozzarella): Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.

  7. Repeat: Repeat steps 3-6 until you have filled your baking dish to the top.

  8. Finish & Bake: End the layering process with a layer of tomato sauce, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until all the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

You are set! We wish you a delicious and happy Passover!