How To Layer Lasagna
A clear, simple guide to assembling lasagna layers for an even, well-balanced bake.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Spatula or spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- knife (for prepping fillings)
Ingredients
- extra-virgin olive oil
- tomato sauce
- lasagna noodles (no-boil or fully cooked)
- ricotta cheese (seasoned with salt and pepper)
- desired fillings (such as roasted vegetables)
- shredded cheese (mozzarella and Parmesan recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven as called for by your lasagna noodle or full recipe instructions, if baking.
- Lightly oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little extra-virgin olive oil.
- Spoon a thin, even layer of tomato sauce across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Place a single layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spoon half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles and spread it evenly.
- Distribute half of your desired fillings (for example roasted vegetables) over the ricotta.
- Add more tomato sauce over the fillings to cover the layer.
- Repeat: add another layer of noodles, then the remaining ricotta, the remaining fillings, and more sauce.
- Top with a final layer of noodles, spread the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the top, and sprinkle with the shredded cheeses.
- Bake according to the full lasagna recipe or noodle package directions until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use no-boil noodles or pre-cooked noodles as indicated by the ingredient.
- Season ricotta with salt and pepper to taste before layering.
- Distribute fillings evenly to ensure balanced slices.
- Spread sauce under and over noodle layers to prevent sticking.