Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 22:32     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Regular noodles. I run them under hot water before layering them. And I make the sauce with water or lots of sautéed mushrooms which make the sauce wetter.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 20:26     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Anonymous wrote:yes they are better. The no boil ones are gummy and chewy and change the texture of the whole thing. Its a waste to use the no boil ones.


I agree.

Not boiling the noodles and just using regular noodles is so much better than pre boiling or using no boil noodles
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 15:18     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Anonymous wrote:I'm team always boil the noodles, but that's all I know. I still haven't been able to make it like my mother- she had firm slices that wouldn't collapse in a sloppy mess.

If no boil noodles absorb more sauce that could be my answer....but if they require more sauce and it ends up a sloppy mess...I'm back to where I am now!


You want to rest your lasagna. Don't serve it right away -- let it basically come to room temp.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 15:17     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why not use the no boil noodles? I've used them and I've never noticed a difference.


I find that there’s a difference in the texture. It’s grittier and not the smooth feel of a regular lasagna noodle.


+1
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 13:17     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Just make lasagna with regular noodles, and add extra water before sealing the top with foil and baking. Perfect every time
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 13:03     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
yes they are better. The no boil ones are gummy and chewy and change the texture of the whole thing. Its a waste to use the no boil ones.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 12:48     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Anonymous wrote:I'm team always boil the noodles, but that's all I know. I still haven't been able to make it like my mother- she had firm slices that wouldn't collapse in a sloppy mess.

If no boil noodles absorb more sauce that could be my answer....but if they require more sauce and it ends up a sloppy mess...I'm back to where I am now!


Yeah, op here, I think I’m sticking with boiling. I’m already making sauce and béchamel - boiling water isn’t the hardest part!
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 12:09     Subject: Re:Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Mix an extra 3/4 cup of water into your sauce when using no-boil noodles.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 12:07     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
I'm team always boil the noodles, but that's all I know. I still haven't been able to make it like my mother- she had firm slices that wouldn't collapse in a sloppy mess.

If no boil noodles absorb more sauce that could be my answer....but if they require more sauce and it ends up a sloppy mess...I'm back to where I am now!
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 11:53     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Anonymous wrote:Why not use the no boil noodles? I've used them and I've never noticed a difference.


I find that there’s a difference in the texture. It’s grittier and not the smooth feel of a regular lasagna noodle.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 11:45     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
I think you need to use extra sauce if you don’t boil the noodles.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 11:38     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
Why not use the no boil noodles? I've used them and I've never noticed a difference.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2026 11:36     Subject: Lasagna noodles - cook or no?
I have a lasagna method I’ve always used, but I always cook the noodles.

Can I actually just sub dry noodles without making other adjustments? I don’t want to risk watering it down or ending up crunchy, as I know my current proportions work.