How to Make Passover Matzo Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Passover, the Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt, is a time for traditional and symbolic foods. One such dish is the Passover Matzo Lasagna, a delicious and satisfying casserole made with matzo, a traditional unleavened bread that is eaten during the holiday.

This recipe is a creative and delicious way to incorporate matzo into a classic Italian dish. With layers of matzo, cheese, and a savory meat sauce, this Passover Matzo Las...

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Ingredients

  • 6 matzo sheets
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 (24 ounce) carton cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Soak matzo sheets in a large bowl of hot water until tender, about 30 seconds. Drain. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, and 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of a cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place 2 matzo sheets over the sauce, then pour another layer of sauce over the sheets. Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture on top, then another layer of sauce. Continue layering until all the matzo sheets are used, finishing with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 637mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 315mg