Scacchi (Passover Lasagna)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Scacchi (Passover Lasagna) recipe for a delicious family meal
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 medium onion , chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup raisins , soaked in enough hot water to cover
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions , sliced
1/2 lb mushroom , sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach or 1 1/2 lbs frozen spinach
2 eggs , lightly beaten
8 matzos
2 cups chicken broth , heated
2 eggs
1/4 - 1/2 cup chicken broth , room temperature

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
460
Sugar
7g
Fat
22g
Scacchi, also known as Passover Lasagna, is a traditional Italian-Jewish dish that is typically served during the Passover holiday. It is made with matzos in place of regular pasta and is layered with ground meat, spinach, pine nuts, and raisins for a delicious and savory flavor. The dish has roots in Italy, where it is believed to have been created in the 16th century. Today, Scacchi is a popular family dish that is enjoyed by many during the Passover holiday. This recipe provides a twist on the traditional Scacchi dish by using ground beef or lamb instead of veal, as well as adding onions, mushrooms, and spices for an added flavor boost. The result is a hearty and flavorful meal the whole family can enjoy.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned.
3.Add the onion, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, and allspice to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Drain the raisins and add them to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5.In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes.
6.Add the pine nuts and nutmeg to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
7.If using fresh spinach, cook in a pot with 1 cup of water until wilted. Drain and chop. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
8.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat mixture, cooked onions and mushrooms, chopped spinach, and 2 beaten eggs.
9.In a separate bowl, mix together 2 eggs and 1/4-1/2 cup of chicken broth to make an egg wash.
10.Dip 4 matzos one at a time in the hot chicken broth, and then arrange them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
11.Spread half of the meat mixture over the matzos, and then top with 4 more soaked matzos.
12.Repeat with the remaining meat mixture, and then top with the remaining 4 matzos.
13.Brush the top with the egg wash, and then bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

Scacchi is a delicious and flavorful Passover meal that the whole family can enjoy.
This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.

The dish is high in protein and fiber due to the ground meat and spinach.

Using matzos in place of traditional lasagna noodles makes this recipe kosher for Passover.

CONS

This recipe is not vegetarian-friendly.

The dish contains a significant amount of ground meat, which may be high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scacchi contains high amounts of protein, iron, and fiber from the meat and spinach.
The spices used in the recipe, cinnamon and nutmeg, have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Additionally, raisins are high in antioxidants and may help to regulate blood sugar levels.

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