2006-08-31 08:20:27 · 31 answers · asked by crzyrenea 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
some lasagna does need to be cooked first some don't check the box for directions
thank you
2006-08-31 08:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by cooks delight 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How To Prepare Lasagna Noodles
2016-11-06 20:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by jacquelin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there are two kinds of noodles - cook and no cook - available, we have always known that either one can be used without cooking.
Your sauce must contain a higher amount of liquid, though, as the noodles will abosorb it and if there isn't enough they will be tougher. As a rule of thumb, the average lasagna will require an additional 1/2 - 3/4 cup of liquid.
2006-08-31 08:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on your lasagna recipe. I have recipes that call for cooking the noodles and ones that do not. I think the recipes that do not call for cooking the noodles tend to have more sauce in them - so that the noodles cook in the pan with the sauce. I seem to prefer the recipes where the noodles are not cooked before preparing my lasagna - the texture of the lasagna seems to be a little firmer - which I like.
2006-08-31 08:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by T W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont and what a time saver! Just add 1 cup of water to the prepared lasagna with uncooked noodles, cover with foil and it comes out perfect every time, I also make sure I put sauce in first so the noodles dont stick to the bottom of the pan, Happy cooking !
2006-08-31 08:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by mom-o-3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Been cooking regular noodles that way for years. Allow a little extra cooking time to make sure the noodles are tender and use a little more sauce. Makes a better dish when the noodles are soaking up sauce instead of water in my opinion.
2006-08-31 08:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
Do you have to cook lasagna noodles before baking?
2015-07-31 00:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't. But IMO, Lasagna comes out better if you cook the noodles first.
2006-08-31 08:22:54 · answer #8 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but only half way. I usually cook the noodles till it's soft enough to layer. It will cook more in the oven and will take less time too! Make sure you cover well and about the last 15 minutes take off the foil so the cheese will melt good. Happy eating! :)
2006-08-31 08:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by peg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can do one of two things....use regular dry noodles in your lasagna and make your sauce a little thinner ( that is what we do at work) or you can buy the noodles that don't have to be cooked before you put it together.
2006-08-31 15:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by memaw1962 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Barilla makes no boil lasagna noodles - - - sure makes putting it together a heck of alot easier AND you really cant tell the difference!
2006-08-31 08:37:35 · answer #11 · answered by CP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋