No-cook Lasagna Noodles
I've been making lasagna without boiling the regular noodles for years. Basically, it's the same filling as you would normally use and the same oven temperature and timing ( at least an hour). The trick is to make sure that your sauce is hot then cover the bottom of your pan (I generally use a 3 quart Pyrex) with it. Next, layer the noodles, being sure to fill in the spaces. After that, a layer of cheese mixture, followed by ground beef that has been browned or sauteed vegetables, then another ample layer of hot tomato sauce. Keep repeating the layering of noodles, filling and sauce (usually, I have three layers of each with the final layer completely covered with sauce). Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan over the top. The most important part is to be sure that none of the noodles is left uncoated by sauce. Finally, triple layer aluminum foil over the pan and seal tightly. This step, combined with the hot sauce, allows steaming to take place which will soften the noodles in the same way as boiling does. Don't forget to let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking before you cut into it, otherwise it won't set up properly. Enjoy!!
