I got this super-fun recipe idea from a wonderful neighbor, Hinda Bodinger—and I couldn’t help tweaking the original to create a lightened up version. It’s a huge hit in my house, perfect when observing Passover or for anyone who loves crunchy matzo!

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Matzo Lasagna

I got this super-fun recipe idea from a wonderful neighbor, Hinda Bodinger—and I couldn’t help tweaking the original to create a lightened up version.
Servings: 18 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 jars tomato sauce or pasta sauce
  • 6 sheets whole-wheat matzo, each sheet rinsed in water for about 45 seconds
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups roasted vegetables
  • 1 cup water
  • Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Spoon about 1 cup of the tomato sauce to form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan. Place 1 sheet of moistened matzo over the sauce. Squeeze spinach dry, and in a medium size bowl, mix with ricotta cheese, the egg and the garlic powder.
  • Place ½ of the spinach mixture evenly over the matzo, and spoon on another layer of the tomato sauce (about ½ cup). Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of parmesan, followed by a ¼ cup of mozzarella.
  • Create a new lasagna layer with another sheet of moistened matzo. Layer 1 cup of the roasted vegetables on top, and cover with ½ cup of the tomato sauce. Add the third sheet of moistened matzoh. Cover with remaining sauce from the first bottle, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and ¼ cup of mozzarella on top.
  • Pour ½ cup of water around the outside of the uncooked lasagna. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350˚ for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes.

Notes

Ingredients for two 9-inch pans worth
Serving Size: 1/9 of pan
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 150Carbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 330mgFiber: 4g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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