On Jul 26, 9:16*am, piedmont > wrote:
> Lasagna noodle survey; fresh, boil or no boil.
>
> What's your preference, what are the pros N cons?
>
> Are fresh that much more flavorful once covered with so much other flavors
> in a lasagna?
>
> For me, I've only used boil, so I can't compare the others.
>
> --
> regards,
>
> piedmont (michael)
>
> the practical bbq'r!;http://sites.google.com/site/thepracticalbbqr/

I've only had fresh in restaurants, never used them at home. They
tasted great.

At home, seems I like (ruffled) boiled ones. I always make sure to
boil them only long enough to soften them, never close to mushy. Pros:
much cheaper, easier to find. Cons: maybe not as fresh-tasting, but
honestly lasagna is so delicious I don't notice a difference enough to
let it bother me.

I've used no-boil also. They were fine, but I missed the ruffles (Use
Barilla's flat variety). I do still buy them if they're on a good
sale. Another pro is the obvious - one less pot and a lot less work
and time!

FWIW,
Kris