This Passover Matzo Lasagna is a creative twist on the classic lasagna, using matzo instead of pasta sheets. It's layers of rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and savory vegetables, topped with melted mozzarella and baked to perfection. A perfect dish for your Passover meal!
Ingredients
- 6 pieces of matzo
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onions, bell pepper, and zucchini until soft.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce.
- Place a matzo sheet on top of the sauce, breaking it as needed to fit the dish.
- Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on top of the matzo sheet.
- Add a layer of the sautéed vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the layers with sauce, matzo, ricotta cheese, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese.
- End with a layer of sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Passover Matzo Lasagna!
Interesting Facts
Matzo is an unleavened flatbread traditionally eaten during Passover to symbolize the haste with which the Israelites fled Egypt.
Lasagna is a popular Italian dish that typically consists of layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat or vegetables.
This Passover Matzo Lasagna is a creative fusion of Jewish and Italian culinary traditions, perfect for celebrating the holiday.