Upgrade Your Lasagna Game: If you have ever watched a meticulously crafted slice of lasagna slide apart to form a puddle of primordial sludge on your dinner plate, you know what we are referring to here. We understand, we feel, and we apologize. Those days have ended now. We have finally reached the promised land together. If you wish to have a sturdier slice, it is time to break out your loaf pan.
When assembling your layers in a loaf pan, you can create a taller lasagna that remains intact even after cutting. A loaf-pan lasagna serves two people, so it is not such a huge commitment to make. It is well known for feeding a large crowd and satisfying picky eaters. But what if you are just serving yourself (and perhaps a friend)? We’re all about meal prep, but consider this your permission to free yourself from the crushing weight of the obligation to devour a large frozen lasagna slab, square by square, by yourself. With a loaf pan, you can whip up a small-batch weeknight meal with manageable leftovers and greatly reduce prep time.
Keep an eye on your lasagna during its time in the oven, and take it out as soon as it begins to look golden brown and bubbly. A knife test can be used to determine whether the middle is sufficiently cooked.
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Upgrade Your Lasagna Game
Loafing around does not seem to be a bad thing, does it?
Having a classic lasagna does not have to be a burden or a disappointment. Loaf pans are approximately as wide as two strips of lasagna, resulting in layered pasta that is much more structurally sound and can be stacked much higher than in a casserole dish. The result is visually appealing, distinct, and distinguishable layers of cheese, meat, pasta, and sauce. The pudding-like lasagne is a thing of the past.
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When assembling your lasagna, layer on the sauce sparingly to prevent the infamous lasagna slide. You can always add more sauce to your slices when you serve. For an impressive plate, spread the sauce underneath the lasagna to create an impression. To complete the meal, serve with a simple green salad, crusty garlic bread, and a glass of Cabernet. Allow the lasagna to cool before cutting, and serve with a simple green salad, crusty garlic bread, and a glass of Cabernet wine.
In addition, the loaf pan is a great tool for preparing make-ahead meals. You can assemble a lasagna ahead of time and bake it just before serving by covering it in aluminum foil. It will take up much less refrigerator space than an entire casserole dish.