Lasagna

[CtownCyclone]

I stand by it. The noodles are either soggy or crunchy half the time, soupy often, it's actually Greek and not Italian in origin, and it's basically a casserole. It's the green bean casserole of pasta.

Ok, I'm calling in a drone strike.

 

[cyclones500]

There's been a shortage of ricotta cheese... which is really weird.

I encountered that the previous time I made it. 3 stores, all out. It was still Christmas season, a popular lasagna time, but even so i've almost never had trouble finding it.

I subbed cream cheese. Not as popular in my circle as ricotta, but I like it.

(typically use cottage & ricotta, sometimes all 3).

 

[PSYclone22]

I stand by it. The noodles are either soggy or crunchy half the time, soupy often, it's actually Greek and not Italian in origin, and it's basically a casserole. It's the green bean casserole of pasta.

The origin of this fine delicacy is of no matter! Greek, Italian, Martian, I'll eat lasagna no matter where you say it originates from.

Also, agreed green bean casserole sucks but that's because I barfed up canned green beans as a young lad and I can't eat soggy green beans anymore.

 

[cowgirl836]

Do you put mozzarella over top of those dollops? Personally I use cream cheese and mix it with mozzarella.

Yes, noodle, meat sauce, then cottage and cream cheese, mozzarella

 

[clone4life82]

I’m a lasagna fan and prefer ricotta over cottage cheese but lazy day lasagna is a staple in our house. Grab a big pot, throw in a jar of prego, a jar of water, a bag of egg noodles. Cool until the egg noodles are done. Add a container of cottage cheese and cook for another couple minutes. Add some mozzarella and dinner is done.

 

[urb1]

Cottage cheese always seemed like an Iowa way of saving an extra buck on ricotta.

And I prefer it in a glass pan.

 

[JM4CY]

Ok, I'm calling in a drone strike.

She high. Call the treatment center and see if they have a bed

 

[carvers4math]

Cottage cheese always seemed like an Iowa way of saving an extra buck on ricotta.

And I prefer it in a glass pan.

Has to be glass pan.

 

[cyclones500]

Yes, noodle, meat sauce, then cottage and cream cheese, mozzarella

A minor difference, I do sauce first, then noodle, cheese mix & moz. Probably doesn't matter, but would there be an advantage to your ordering? (I'm willing to test alterations if it improves anything).

(Edit to clarify, in case needed, I'm referring bottom-to-top)

 

[Clonehomer]

I use both pork sausage and ground beef.

Also I usually mix cottage cheese and ricotta.

I make a HUGE pan full. But it's an all day project and cost some major bucks for all the ingredients.

The trick is to make 5-6 lasagnas at a time and freeze them uncooked.

We bought a bunch of pyrex pans just for lasagnas. We make one for that night and wrap the rest in foil, plastic wrap, and freezer paper. Just thaw for a day and remove the freezer paper and plastic wrap.

 

[carvers4math]

A minor difference, I do sauce first, then noodle, cheese mix & moz. Probably doesn't matter, but would there be an advantage to your ordering? (I'm willing to test alterations if it improves anything).

(Edit to clarify, in case needed, I'm referring bottom-to-top)

This is my layer order too. Plus I like to put different cheeses on the top and some fresh basil

 

[cmjh10]

I stand by it. The noodles are either soggy or crunchy half the time, soupy often, it's actually Greek and not Italian in origin, and it's basically a casserole. It's the green bean casserole of pasta.

You are the green bean casserole of mods.

 

[Cycsk]

It would take more than just stacking them on top of each other to make them one. Something would have to bond them together. And even then, I think I would be very conscious of the fact that it was two because of what happens to the bottom and top layers of noodles. The crispiness of the top layer would be entirely inappropriate for a middle layer. Answer: 2.

There has not been enough discussion about you simpletons who think that stacking two lasagnas on top of each other makes one lasagna. A doubled lasagna is a very different thing. Specifically, crispy layers belong on the outside, not in the middle. If lasagna is crispy on the inside, you should be concerned that something is wrong with your noodles!

 

[Cyched]

I stand by it. The noodles are either soggy or crunchy half the time, soupy often, it's actually Greek and not Italian in origin, and it's basically a casserole. It's the green bean casserole of pasta.

Lasagna and green bean casserole are excellent. Delete your account and make me mod.

 

[MeanDean]

A minor difference, I do sauce first, then noodle, cheese mix & moz. Probably doesn't matter, but would there be an advantage to your ordering? (I'm willing to test alterations if it improves anything).

(Edit to clarify, in case needed, I'm referring bottom-to-top)

The recipe I have has noodles first. I think that gives you a base for scooping out the slices. Mine is NOT soupy. Also, you have to let it rest a bit before serving. I forget the amount of time. Something like 20 minutes I think.

I haven't made it in several years. Though I have threatened to do so. Now I'm definitely going to have to pull out the recipe and get it done.

I have a metal pan that is specifically designated a lasagna pan. Bigger than your average cake pan and deeper. It's a must have IMHO.

 

[cowgirl836]

A minor difference, I do sauce first, then noodle, cheese mix & moz. Probably doesn't matter, but would there be an advantage to your ordering? (I'm willing to test alterations if it improves anything).

(Edit to clarify, in case needed, I'm referring bottom-to-top)

I put some sauce on bottom to start. Idk if it matters after that. Maybe sauce and cheese hides the curd some people notice? I've honestly never been like oh there's curds. Cream cheese, yes, but I love that.

 

[carvers4math]

The recipe I have has noodles first. I think that gives you a base for scooping out the slices. Mine is NOT soupy. Also, you have to let it rest a bit before serving. I forget the amount of time. Something like 20 minutes I think.

I haven't made it in several years. Though I have threatened to do so. Now I'm definitely going to have to pull out the recipe and get it done.

I have a metal pan that is specifically designated a lasagna pan. Bigger than your average cake pan and deeper. It's a must have IMHO.

I put very light layer of sauce to keep bottom noodles from sticking without them tasting like oil or cooking spray

 

[NickTheGreat]

I hate ricotta cheese. Seems like a mistake the cheese makers try to post off as a thing. That texture had to be an accident. Like if your candy is like that you messed up heating it.

The lasagna question is answered by the number of pans. If you're stacking the pans it's two lasagnas. If not it's one deeper lasagna.

 

[Angie]

Ok, I'm calling in a drone strike.

Meh. Even chefs agree with me:

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/overrated-and-underrated-italian-dishes-from-mike-isabella-paul-bartolotta-ethan-stowell

Try some aglio e olio, some cacio e pepe. Both are better seasoned, and they don't just glob on sauce like lasagna. Actual Italian food is nowhere near as over-sauced as we do here, and lasagna is the worst offender. The pasta-to-toppings ratio is unlike any other pasta dish, so I would say it doesn't even count as pasta - pasta is just a guest star.

 

[cyclones500]

Try some aglio e olio, some cacio e pepe.

That reads like an excerpt from a Hemingway short story.