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May 4, 2024 05:49:14 #
Just spinach lasagna that has been one of my dishes going back to bachelorhood.
I do have a tip though. Many of you know that the pasta makers have a lasagna noodle that doesn't have to be boiled ahead of baking. I never use that. When I thaw the frozen chopped spinach in the microwave with a splash of water I don't drain it. I mix it in with the cheeses along with the excess water. I layer regular lasagna noodles uncooked and I also use more of my homemade sauce than normal. The excess water/sauce does a fine job of cooking the noodles. No need to mess with sticky limp noodles and it cuts out the extra step of boiling them.
It's an excellent dish for bachelors, widows/widowers or empty nesters. As long as you have a freezer and a microwave oven pop it in the fridge after eating your first meal. The next day it's firm and easy to cut into several servings and freeze. You can enjoy an easy meal once or twice a week for a month.
I do have a tip though. Many of you know that the pasta makers have a lasagna noodle that doesn't have to be boiled ahead of baking. I never use that. When I thaw the frozen chopped spinach in the microwave with a splash of water I don't drain it. I mix it in with the cheeses along with the excess water. I layer regular lasagna noodles uncooked and I also use more of my homemade sauce than normal. The excess water/sauce does a fine job of cooking the noodles. No need to mess with sticky limp noodles and it cuts out the extra step of boiling them.
It's an excellent dish for bachelors, widows/widowers or empty nesters. As long as you have a freezer and a microwave oven pop it in the fridge after eating your first meal. The next day it's firm and easy to cut into several servings and freeze. You can enjoy an easy meal once or twice a week for a month.
I just noticed my phone camera has a food setting. I don't know if I like it or not. Sharp focus in the center then blurs towards the edges. Maybe if I stepped back some and then cropped more would be in focus
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May 4, 2024 06:51:41 #
Very nicely done, Jimmy, both the photos and recipe tips. I definitely will try the Jimmy method next lasagna bake. In the past, I always boiled the noodles and squeezed the liquid out of the thawed spinach before assembling.
May 4, 2024 06:58:12 #
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May 4, 2024 07:38:31 #
JimmyTB wrote:
Just spinach lasagna that has been one of my dishe... (show quote)
That look great! The plated photo makes my mouth water. I love spinach!
May 4, 2024 07:40:55 #
Nice photos and cooking tips I haven't made lasagna for a coons-age, we do the same is just the wife and I and I like making extra and freezing too. thanks for posting.
May 4, 2024 07:48:40 #
Thanks Jill. In season I may use fresh spinach, but quality frozen spinach is at least as nutritious. Even fresh veggies lose nutrition by the time they get to you table. If they're frozen immediately after picking they retain that nutrition. At least that's what "they" say.
May 4, 2024 07:59:38 #
sourdough58 wrote:
Nice photos and cooking tips I haven't made lasagna for a coons-age, we do the same is just the wife and I and I like making extra and freezing too. thanks for posting.
Thanks for looking and commenting sourdough. I've gotten lots of recipes and tips from you and others on this page
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May 4, 2024 08:01:29 #
JustJill wrote:
That look great! The plated photo makes my mouth water. I love spinach!
Sorry Jill. I just noticed I responded to your post without quoting. At least I mentioned you by name so hopefully you got my response
May 4, 2024 08:02:37 #
JimmyTB wrote:
Thanks Jill. In season I may use fresh spinach, but quality frozen spinach is at least as nutritious. Even fresh veggies lose nutrition by the time they get to you table. If they're frozen immediately after picking they retain that nutrition. At least that's what "they" say.
I just read that canned tomatoes can be better than off season fresh tomatoes because canned are processed at the height of freshness. I have not used canned tomatoes so I thought that was interesting.
May 4, 2024 08:21:06 #
JustJill wrote:
I just read that canned tomatoes can be better than off season fresh tomatoes because canned are processed at the height of freshness. I have not used canned tomatoes so I thought that was interesting.
I always use canned tomatoes in my sauce. But they don't do well for sandwiches
May 4, 2024 09:09:26 #
Sounds delicious and you presented it well, Jimmy. Cooking is good to know when you’re single and when you’re married.
May 4, 2024 10:30:12 #
JimmyTB wrote:
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Dang!! ....I'm glad I subscribe to this Food Section just for stuff like this! I LUV Lasagne, but rarely make it because it's a Pain in the A_ _ !!!
~ Now you come along, JimmyTB, and TOTALLY make the Sun Rise on my little Lasagne Pity Party and lead me to the Promised Land of Great Food!! .... Whooohoo!! (that makes two of those in ONE DAY!! ...Breakout!!)
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May 5, 2024 05:44:44 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Sounds delicious and you presented it well, Jimmy. Cooking is good to know when you’re single and when you’re married.
Yes it is. You never know when knowing how to cook will come in handy. And thank you for the compliment
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