Tonight's Dinner - Sephardic Spinach Casserole

[Guest guest]

This was tonights dinner. It was very good. I think I'll use some cooked

mushrooms in with the spinach next time I make it (next Passover?) It was quick

to put together (always a help). The addition of a 8 oz of tomato sauce was my

addition. The original recipe did not call for any tomato sauce (there are some

good Kosher for Passover tomato cooking sauces on the market) but I thought it

would make the top of the matzo less crunchy (I hate that).

 

Also I added some garlic and that was not in the original recipe either. I know

it is not used in kosher recipes, especially at this time of the year. Most

Passover food is pretty plain. Since we are not kosher, and not particularly

religious, I used it. Really gave a nice spark of flavor when you got a piece in

your mouth. I loved it.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Sephardic Spinach Casserole (Pitta)

 

Recipe By : The Passover Cookbook by Frances R. AvRutick

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cheese Greens

Holiday

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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6 matzos

warm water -- for soaking

unsalted butter

1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach -- drained & chopped

1 8 oz pkg farmer cheese

2 eggs

1 tsp salt

Risa's additions:

1 clove garlic -- minced

8 oz tomato sauce -- Kosher for Passover

 

In a large pan, soak the matzo in the warm water for 5 minutes. Drain well (but

very carefully so you don't break the matzo). Place the matzos on a towel to dry

a bit.

 

Grease a 8 " x8 " baking dish with butter. Carefully line the bottom with one of

the matzos.

 

In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, eggs and garlic. Mix until well

blended. Add the salt. Divide the mixture into 3 mounds. Put one between 4

matzos (one mound, spread out, between each matzo). Top the matzo stack with the

tomato sauce. Spread it out so it covers the whole top matzo.

 

Preheat oven to 400°F.

 

When hot, cover baking pan with aluminum foil. Bake in oven for 35 minutes at

400°F.

 

Serves 4 to 6 people.

 

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Serving Ideas : salad or cooked vegetable

 

NOTES : Risa's notes:

 

Since I am not that religious, I added the garlic for flavor. If you are

religious, omit the garlic and season with a seasoning that is Kosher for

Passover. The supermarket sells many kinds. Also, if you can't find the tomato

cooking sauce, omit it and use one less matzo.

 

 

 

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RisaG wrote:

 

> Also I added some garlic and that was not in the original recipe either. I

know it is not used in kosher recipes, especially at this time of the year. Most

Passover food is pretty plain. Since we are not kosher, and not particularly

religious, I used it. Really gave a nice spark of flavor when you got a piece in

your mouth. I loved it.

 

and

 

> Since I am not that religious, I added the garlic for flavor. If you are

religious, omit the garlic and season with a seasoning that is Kosher for

Passover. The supermarket sells many kinds.

 

I'm pretty sure that garlic can be used on Passover. (I bought a

cooking spray that is flavored with garlic and is kosher for Passover

and have seen many kosher for Passover recipes calling for garlic or

garlic powder, etc. ) Certainly there wouldn't be any reason why you

couldn't use fresh garlic. The only vegetables that couldn't be used

would be those that are in the legume or grain category, such as corn or

peas. There might be a problem with garlic powder or garlic salt that

has some other additive in it, that might not be acceptable for

Passover, but plain garlic should be fine, both fresh and the powdered

form if it was pure, and possibly even the jarred type, again if it did

not have any non-acceptable additives.

 

I'm curious as to why you thought that garlic was not used in kosher

cooking, or for Passover.

 

Miriam

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