lynne-in-vancouver
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I'm using a regular cooked noodle recipe. Can I increase tomato sauce or should it be water or broth (for a 9x12 pan)?
Lasagna - how much extra moisture for uncooked noodles?
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richard-in-cincy
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Hi Lynne, all of the recipes I've seen for this
instruct you to carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water around the entire edge of the dish, then to seal tightly with foil. Else, you will have an inedible top layer no matter how much sauce you try to put on top. I experimented with this several times a few years back and concluded I really didn't like this and it doesn't save that much effort. The texture of the noodles for me was not acceptable, they're sort of a rubbery pasty mess.
instruct you to carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water around the entire edge of the dish, then to seal tightly with foil. Else, you will have an inedible top layer no matter how much sauce you try to put on top. I experimented with this several times a few years back and concluded I really didn't like this and it doesn't save that much effort. The texture of the noodles for me was not acceptable, they're sort of a rubbery pasty mess.
cynupstateny
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I agree with Richard- I think they're rubbery and don't use them.
Hi Lynne, welcome! I heard once, I think it was on America's Test Kitchen, that...
there really is no advantage to using no-boil lasagna. They are more expensive, and all lasagna - "no-boil" or "regular" will cook the same if added, uncooked, to a sauce which will be cooked (if I understood them correctly).
Since the concensus here is that they are rubbery, I'd try just your favorite brand of "regular" lasagna. Let us know how it turns out!
there really is no advantage to using no-boil lasagna. They are more expensive, and all lasagna - "no-boil" or "regular" will cook the same if added, uncooked, to a sauce which will be cooked (if I understood them correctly).
Since the concensus here is that they are rubbery, I'd try just your favorite brand of "regular" lasagna. Let us know how it turns out!
lynne-in-vancouver
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Thank you for all your good advice - (m)
I think I will use regular noodles, as my sauce tends to be a little runny anyway - it may just all come out fine - will let you know!
I think I will use regular noodles, as my sauce tends to be a little runny anyway - it may just all come out fine - will let you know!
cynupstateny
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Sorry- should have said "I don't use this method" on regular noodles.
REC: Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna (using uncooked reg. lasagna noodles)
T&T and recipe worn!!! My family begs for this and I love making it the day before knowing I won't have time to cook the next day. It turns out surprisingly well. (You certainly can add or take away ingredients as you desire).
* Exported from MasterCook *
Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna
Recipe By
illsbury Classic Cookbooks
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta
Pasta & Sauce
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 pound Italian sausage
1 28 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano -- dried,
1 whole egg
8 ounces lasagna noodles -- UNCOOKED
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated
1. Brown sausage in large skillet medium-high heat; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water; blend well.
2. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg; mix well.
3. To assemble, in ungreased 13x9 inch (3 quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover, refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover baking dish; bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
12 servings
Recipe Facts:
This recipe is extra easy because the lasagna noodles do not have to be boiled before assembly. The uncooked casserole gets refrigerated overnight, and the liquid in the recipe softens the noodles.
Because this recipe can be easily assembled and made ahead, it's a perfect dish for giving to a new neighbor, someone who has a hectic day coming up or someone in need of a "cooking break."
Be sure to include the baking directions with the casserole.
Kitchen Tip: Use kitchen shears to snip fresh chives into desired lengths.
T&T and recipe worn!!! My family begs for this and I love making it the day before knowing I won't have time to cook the next day. It turns out surprisingly well. (You certainly can add or take away ingredients as you desire).
* Exported from MasterCook *
Lazy-Day Overnight Lasagna
Recipe By
illsbury Classic CookbooksServing Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta
Pasta & Sauce
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 pound Italian sausage
1 28 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chives -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano -- dried,
1 whole egg
8 ounces lasagna noodles -- UNCOOKED
16 ounces mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -- grated
1. Brown sausage in large skillet medium-high heat; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water; blend well.
2. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg; mix well.
3. To assemble, in ungreased 13x9 inch (3 quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover, refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover baking dish; bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
12 servings
Recipe Facts:
This recipe is extra easy because the lasagna noodles do not have to be boiled before assembly. The uncooked casserole gets refrigerated overnight, and the liquid in the recipe softens the noodles.
Because this recipe can be easily assembled and made ahead, it's a perfect dish for giving to a new neighbor, someone who has a hectic day coming up or someone in need of a "cooking break."
Be sure to include the baking directions with the casserole.
Kitchen Tip: Use kitchen shears to snip fresh chives into desired lengths.