How long does it have to set, so that when you cut a piece it doesn't fall all apart?
2007-06-24 16:02:21 · 13 answers · asked by jakimmi72 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Use more mozarella in your recipe to help it bind. Make sure the meat sauce (assuming it is not vegetarian) is fairly dry (not too runny). Rest it 15 mins before serving...
2007-06-24 16:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by zappafan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Lasagna is one of those foods that is best made the day before, in my opinion. The flavors blend much better and the pasta gets a much better texture after the dish has sat in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, put it back in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30-45 minutes depending on the size. I have been doing it this way for over 20 years. Making really good lasagna is also kind of time consuming, so this gives you more time to visit with friends or family.
2007-06-24 16:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
15-20 minutes is the desired amount of time to let your lasagna rest. If it still falls apart, try cutting back on the amount of sauce you are using. Adding more cheese, as someone suggested, will increase the problem, not fix it.
2007-06-24 18:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by foodieNY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant let it set for about 30 minutes.
My husband is the lasagna maker in my home and he mixes cottage cheese with his ricota cheese and that seems to help it hold together.
2007-06-24 16:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by ldyjsmyn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Add eggs if you have a cheese filling, make a "collar" around the dish with noodles before layering, let it set for 20 min. after baking.
2007-06-24 17:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by B2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it set for at least an hour & a half. Put a little more cheese than you usually do, the cheese is what makes it stick more.
2007-06-24 16:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it set for 10-20 minutes. Did you add one egg to you ricotta? This helps alot. I sometimes set it in the fridge for 5 minutes so it sets faster.
2007-06-24 16:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by melissaw77 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
20-30 minutes
2007-06-24 16:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by It's Whatever 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Above tips are good... also dont' boil noodles until super-soft... just set in a 2-quart pitcher and fill up w/ hot tap water and let them soften a bit. They'll finish cooking in the oven, absorbing extra liquid as they cook.
2007-06-24 16:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
20-30 minutes
2007-06-24 16:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋