Best 4 Passover Lasagna Recipes
During Passover, a week-long Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt, observant Jews refrain from eating leavened bread and other foods made with wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt. Lasagna, a classic Italian dish featuring layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, is typically made with wheat-based pasta, making it off-limits during Passover. However, with a few creative substitutions, it is possible to enjoy a delicious lasagna that adheres to Passover dietary restrictions. This article provides two Passover-friendly lasagna recipes: one using matzo as the pasta substitute and another using a combination of potato and zucchini. Both recipes feature mouthwatering fillings made with ricotta cheese, flavorful sauces, and a variety of vegetables. Whether you prefer a traditional lasagna experience or a lighter, vegetable-packed version, these recipes offer a delightful way to celebrate Passover while indulging in a comforting and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PASSOVER MATZO LASAGNA
You won't miss the lasagna noodles in this quick to assemble dairy passover dish. Whole Matzo boards are used in place of the noodles.
Provided by Chef4Six
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 636.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
SCACCHI (MEDITERRANEAN PASSOVER "LASAGNA")
This traditional Sephardic Passover main course uses leaven-free matzo in place of regular lasagna noodles, and has a delicious meat and spinach/mushroom filling.
Provided by Sephardi Kitchen
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the meat filling. In a medium pan, cook the meat with the onions and a little olive oil until browned, drain off fat. Add the raisins, parsley, allspice and cinnamon, cook for another couple of minutes. Set the meat mixture aside.
- Now for the vegetable filling! In a little olive oil, cook the onions until translucent, then add the pine nuts and sliced mushrooms, cook for a couple minutes longer. Stir in the spinach (with a bit of water if the spinach isn't frozen) and nutmeg. Cook until the spinach is wilted, set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and soak the matzah in the warm broth until slightly softened and flexible.
- Grease a 9x13" glass pan, and place two soaked matzo in the bottom of the dish, with the edges overlapping slightly.
- Spread a layer of the meat mixture atop the matzo, followed by more matzo. Add a layer of the vegetables. Continue until the filling runs out, then top the pan with a final soaked matzo layer.
- Drizzle the beaten egg/chicken broth along the top of the dish.
- Bake until golden brown on top, about 30-45 minutes. If the top layer of matzo curls up or gets too crispy, you may want to pour a little additional broth over it.
EASY PASSOVER LASAGNA
This is a 'dairy' main meal for Passover that re-heats well. Even the pickiest eaters love this recipe. Vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, and peppers may be added; steam them al dente first and add to layers. Italian cheese blend can be used in place of mozzarella if desired.
Provided by Weekend Cook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat ricotta cheese and eggs together in a bowl.
- Briefly pass each matzah sheet under warm running water; layer moistened sheets on a plate.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a deep 11x15-inch baking dish; top with a layer of moistened matzah sheets, breaking pieces as needed to completely cover marinara. Spread a layer of ricotta mixture over matzah mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over ricotta mixture layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of matzah, marinara, and mozzarella cheese, respectively.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 143.9 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1784.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
PASSOVER LASAGNA
This recipe uses matzah sheets instead of lasagna noodles. Delicious, and it's easy to take the leftovers for lunch the next day (unlike dry matzah for sandwiches!) As an option, add cooked spinach, mushrooms, onions, or peppers.
Provided by Beck943
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Break matzo sheets in half and run under warm water to soften. Pour tomato sauce into bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Coat the bottom of the prepared pan with some of the tomato sauce, then begin layering with the softened matzo sheet, Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce. Continue layering until the cheeses are used up, finishing with a layer of matzo. Top with the remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 606.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- To save time, use no-boil lasagna noodles. They're just as delicious and much easier to work with.
- If you're using fresh spinach, be sure to cook it down until it's wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. It should be cooked through, but still have a slight bite to it.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
This Passover lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a holiday meal. With its layers of matzo, cheese, and spinach, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a special Passover dish, give this lasagna a try.
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