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![]() How to Create One of a Kind LasagnaI like to browse recipes and combine what i like from each to create something all my own. This tutorial will explain how to assemble lasagna. |
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Step 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add lasagna noodles. Cook pasta to aldente; not cooked all the way, still gummy. The pasta will Finnish in the oven, and absorb excess liquid. |
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Step 2While the pasta is boiling do other tasks like brown any meat you might be using. |
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Step 3Grate your cheeses. |
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Step 4Mix ricotta. I mixed in egg, garlic salt, pepper, and italian seasoning. Lastly, I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined. |
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Step 5Put your first layer of pasta down, be sure to overlap slightly. The pasta is sticky and this will allow them to hold together well. |
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Step 6Add ingredients: first, ricotta mixture. Second, sauce and lastly the cheese unless your recipe specifies otherwise. |
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Step 7After your layer is assembled add a layer of pasta in an alternating direction again overlapping the pasta slightly. Lay pasta in this alternating pattern for each layer you make. |
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Step 8When you reach the top of your pan do another layer. The lasagna will settle and be thinner after baking. |
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Step 9When you have finished your final layer add a layer of pasta and smear on some sauce and lastly cheese. |
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Step 10I like to assemble my lasagna in the morning. I just cover it and place it in the refrigerator until it's time to bake for dinner. |
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Step 11Before baking cover with tin foil. I am out of foil so I'm using a cookie sheet. Pre heat oven to 350. Bake the lasagna for about an hour. Toward the end, remove the foil and allow to brown. |
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Step 12This is my lasagna when I removed the pan. It has been in the oven for 30 minutes. |
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Step 13I let it cook for 20 minutes uncovered in order to brown. |
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Step 14Here is my finished product. |