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Hints & Tips for Lasagna

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Lisa
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Hints & Tips for Lasagna

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- When I make lasagna, I blend an 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese into the ricotta and egg mixture. Sometimes I also add a little chopped spinach, broccoli or parsley for color. —Donna M., Newton Falls, Ohio

- In lasagna recipes that call for ground beef, I use ground Italian sausage instead. Guests prefer mine to the lasagna served in many Italian restaurants. —Debbie W., Nampa, Idaho

- When preparing a pan of lasagna, I place the cheese mixture in a large resealable plastic bag with one corner snipped off. Then I squeeze the mixture out evenly onto the noodles. It’s easy, and there’s no mess or big clumps of cheese. —Sandy M., Ellicott City, Maryland

- Whenever I’ve cooked more lasagna noodles than needed, I cut the leftovers into 1/4- or 1/2-inch strips and put them in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. They freeze well and make quick hearty additions to soups. —Emma M., Amsterdam, New York

- To keep lasagna from becoming soupy, be certain to drain the noodles well and pat them dry. Use a thick tomato sauce. Add a beaten egg to the ricotta or cottage cheese filling to help bind it together. Saute and drain well any vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini that may add extra liquid. Be sure to let baked lasagna stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Another option is to try no-boil lasagna noodles, which absorb extra moisture while cooking. They can be found in the pasta section of most grocery stores. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Posted 5/1/07 1:32 PM
 
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KrisT
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Re: Hints & Tips for Lasagna

Thanks for the tips! I have never made lasagna before, but I want to try soon so these will be very helpful!

Posted 5/1/07 1:43 PM
 

MrsQ
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Re: Hints & Tips for Lasagna

Posted by Lisa

I got these tips in an email and I thought they were pretty good!! Chat Icon

- When I make lasagna, I blend an 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese into the ricotta and egg mixture. Sometimes I also add a little chopped spinach, broccoli or parsley for color. —Donna M., Newton Falls, Ohio




I do this but instead of using egg I blend cream cheese, ricotta and grated parmesan & romano cheese together

Posted 5/1/07 4:34 PM
 

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Re: Hints & Tips for Lasagna

Good tips. I am making a few trays of it for the b-day parties I am hosting next weekend!

Posted 5/2/07 9:38 PM
 

jozieb0925
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Re: Hints & Tips for Lasagna

Great tips! Thx!

Posted 5/2/07 11:12 PM
 
 

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