Matzo Lasagna

Name: Matzo Lasagna
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large egg; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 16-oz container whole-milk ricotta; 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp grated Pecorino Romano; 10 oz. frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped; 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/2 c. basil leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling; 6 oz. whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely grated and divided; 1 3/4 c. marinara sauce, divided; 4 pieces square matzo

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By Kate MerkerPublished: Feb 6, 2024

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

592

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For a fun twist on pasta night, swap out lasagna noodles for matzos. The crisp, unleavened bread softens to a delicious sliceable consistency between layers of sauce and cheese. Bonus: The potluck-ready dish bakes up in about half the time as the traditional version.

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Ingredients

1
large egg
Kosher salt and pepper
1
16-oz container whole-milk ricotta
1/4 cup
plus 2 Tbsp grated Pecorino Romano
10 oz.
frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped
1/2 tsp.
grated lemon zest
1/2 cup
basil leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
6 oz.
whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely grated and divided
1 3/4 cups
marinara sauce, divided
4
pieces square matzo

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, beat egg with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then mix in ricotta and 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano. Fold in broccoli, lemon zest, basil, and all but 1/2 cup mozzarella.
2. Step 2Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on bottom of 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 1 matzo and spread 1/4 cup sauce on top. Dollop with one-third (about 1 1/4 cups) of ricotta mixture; repeat 2 more times.
3. Step 3Top with remaining piece matzo, spread with remaining 1/2 cup sauce, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese has melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 592 calories, 31.5 g fat (17.5 g saturated), 146 mg cholesterol, 1,191 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar (3.5 g added sugar), 33 g protein

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