Using no-cook lasagna noodles in classic recipe?

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I am a little afraid of boiling lasagna noodles. Very intimidating to me. So my question is, I found a great-sounding lasagna recipe that calls for boiling the noodles. If I want to use the no-boil noodles how do I modify the recipe? More liquid I would think. Or of someone has some good tips for boiling the noodles I could try that...How do you keep them from sticking together? Any advice would be welcome. Thank you!
 
The no boil noodles work great. I would just use the same amount of sauce as the recipe on the box.
If you want to use old fashioned boil noodles, boil the noodles as directed then lay out sheets of aluminum foil, spray them with no-stick cooking spray and lay the cooked noodles on the sheets in single layers and do not let the noodles touch.
 
You can use no boil noodles in any lasagna recipe. User your judgement about whether you want to add a little extra water and/or sauce. So often classic lasagna turns out watery (especially if it has veggies in it!).

Have some extra sauce on hand for when you serve the lasagna in case it's a little dry. Don't forget to let your lasagna rest for a good 15 mins before serving it.
 
A little more sauce, but I've had the best results by making the lasagna, and letting it sit overnight in the fridge to let the sauce soak into the noodles. Otherwise even when I follow the no boil package directions, they're a little crunchy.
 
Add olive oil (or vegetable or canola) and salt to your water and bring to a boil. Add your lasagna noodles and cook for about 4-5 minutes. You do not want to overcook the pasta as the pasta will further cook when baking it. I have tried preparing lasagna with the "No cook" pasta -- but don't like the texture. Remember, add oil to water -- this will prevent your pasta from sticking and when adding the pasta stir gently and often. I would also suggest that when your pasta has cooked for a few minutes that you have a big bowl with cold water ready. Drain the pasta and place it in the bowl with cold water. This will also prevent it from sticking. Then start preparing your lasagana.
 
I always use the regular noodles and a regular recipe and add 1 1/2 cups water to the sauce. I don't boil the noodles first, and it comes out beautifully. Your bake time might increase, or it might not, but be prepared in case it does.
 
Okay I'm not sure why boiling lasagna noodles is soemthig to be afraid of.

Use the no-boil noodles as is, no extra sauce needed unless you like extra sauce.

There is also a recipe on the side of the box for a traditional lasagana. Compare the amount of sauce to the recipe on the side of the regular lasgana noodles. I really do think they are the same amounts.
 
Any old lasagna noodle is a no-boil noodle! Just mist them w/ Pam, then saok them in a pitcher of hot tap water. This makes them soft enough to bend and fit into a pan, and lets you tear them off if they are too long for the spot you need. Then just assemble as directed! When you bake, cover w/ foil for first 3/4 of the time, then remove foil and let it brown.
 
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