{"id":795,"date":"2022-05-01T00:15:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T00:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/?p=795"},"modified":"2022-05-09T10:44:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T14:44:40","slug":"do-you-cover-lasagna-while-baking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/do-you-cover-lasagna-while-baking\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Cover Lasagna While Baking?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it’s a fancy dinner with friends or a casual lunch for the family, a well-baked, cheesy, and aromatic lasagna is always a good idea. But making this delicious dish isn\u2019t a piece of cake, or in this case lasagna. If you bake it incorrectly you could end up with a chewy, dry, or undercooked crust. So we want to know, do you cover lasagna while baking?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It turns out most chefs recommend covering the lasagna while baking it to prevent it from becoming too dry. But what can you use as a cover? And what are some tips to keep in mind while baking your next lasagna? We\u2019ve got the answers to all that and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to<\/b> Cover Lasagna While Baking?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A question you might be asking is, do you bake lasagna covered or uncovered? When baking lasagna, covering the dish will ensure it will yield the best results. The lasagna has a better chance to retain moisture if it’s covered. In fact, you’ve probably seen family or friends use aluminum foil<\/a> to cover dishes while baking them. If that’s the norm, then do you have to cover lasagna with foil when baking?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Not necessarily. Although foil is still the preferred method for covering lasagna in many households and restaurants, it isn\u2019t your only choice. The primary goal of covering your dish is to keep the lasagna moist. In this case, you can use any oven-safe, food-safe, or heatproof material as a cover. Silicone, parchment paper, or an oven-safe lid are all great options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, you also don\u2019t have to keep the lasagna covered the entire time it\u2019s being baked. After baking it for about 40-45 minutes at 375\u00b0 F, uncover it for 10 more minutes to let the cheese melt and create a golden crispy top.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Do You Keep Foil From Sticking to Lasagna?<\/b><\/h2>\n

So do you cover lasagna with foil when baking? Yes, you absolutely can. However, a problem you might encounter is having the foil stick to the top layer of the lasagna. If the foil is stretched just enough to cover the pan, then the tasty and crusty cheese will most likely come off with it, ruining the best part of the dish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are two ways to avoid this:<\/span><\/p>\n