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Spinach Mushroom Matzo Lasagna

Spinach Mushroom Matzo Lasagna

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and water squeezed out
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 sheets matzo
  • 1 28-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9- x 13-inch casserole with evoo.
  • Sauté mushrooms in a large sauté pan, lightly coated with evoo, over medium heat until browned and edges are crispy. Add garlic to pan and continue to cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until garlic begins to soften. 
  • Transfer mushrooms to a mixing bowl and add spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  • In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese and egg yolks together. 
  • Soak 2 sheets of matzo in warm water for 20 seconds. While matzo is soaking, lightly coat bottom of casserole with a small amount of marinara sauce. Place soaked matzo in casserole to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Dollop half of spinach mixture on top of matzo. Spoon half of ricotta cheese mixture over spinach and sprinkle with a third of mozzarella cheese. Spoon sauce over cheese.
  • Soak 2 more matzo sheets and repeat layering. Soak final matzo sheets and place on top. Add remaining mozzarella cheese and sauce. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes more or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Allow lasagna to sit for 15 minutes to set before serving.