KOMPAS.com – Lasagna is often a family favorite dish because of the appetizing combination of meat, pasta and cheese. However, the biggest challenge when making lasagna is ensuring the layers are neatly arranged and don’t fall apart when cutting.
Follow the tips for making lasagna with layers that don’t fall apart after cutting, as reported on the page The Kitchen.
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1. Use a Deep Baking Pan
Choose a baking dish that is at least 3 inches deep to accommodate all the layers of lasagna. A deep baking dish will help prevent sauce or cheese from overflowing during the assembling and baking process.
2. Overlap Pasta Sheets
When laying out the lasagna sheets, make sure each sheet overlaps each other slightly. This will provide a stronger structure and keep the layers neat when cutting.
3. Use balanced proportions
Make sure each layer, from meat sauce to cheese to pasta, has a balanced thickness. Don’t pour too much of one ingredient so that the layers don’t become one-sided and remain stable.
4. Smooth each layer with a spatula
Use a spatula or spoon to spread each layer, especially the meat sauce and cheese. This ensures the material doesn’t clump in one area, so the layers look neat and structured.
5. Add Cheese to Each Layer
Cheese, such as mozzarella or parmesan, acts as the “glue” that holds each layer together. Sprinkle cheese between the pasta and sauce to help maintain the structure of the lasagna.
6. Bake with Aluminum Foil
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil for the first 30 minutes of baking. This helps the lasagna cook evenly and keeps the layers neat. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to let the top of the cheese turn golden.
7. Let the Lasagna Cool Before Cutting
Once out of the oven, let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting. This will give time for the layers to settle, making the lasagna easier to cut without making a mess.
8. Use a sharp knife
When ready to serve, use a sharp knife to cut the lasagna. A sharp knife will help cut the lasagna cleanly without pulling or breaking the layers.
9. Pay Attention to the Moisture of the Sauce
Don’t make the meat sauce too runny. Sauce that is too runny can make the lasagna soggy and make it difficult to keep the layers neat.
10. Use Al Dente Pasta
Boil the pasta until al dente done. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and make it difficult to keep the shape of the lasagna. Al dente pasta provides a firmer texture to support the other layers.
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