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Default How many layers is your lasagna?

On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:30:02 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
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>> I usually go noodles, ricotta mixture, cheese, meat sauce. Repeat
>> twice. I save out a little cheese to go on top. I don't like putting
>> to much cheese on top because then it forms a tough skin and it makes
>> it hard to cut. However, if you don't put any cheese on top it dries
>> out before it's completely done.

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>Covering it while it's baking should prevent that, I think. And
>covering it while it rests for 15-20 minutes before cutting should keep
>the top cheese layer moist, too. JMO.


I find covering lasagna turns it into braised pasta pudding. It helps
to keep from drying when baking at a lower temperature... I find 300ºF
more than adequate for pasta caseroles... after all everything should
be fully cooked and it only needs heating through and enough time to
melt the cheese. And lasagna is supposed to be slightly crusty on
top.