Do you boil them or not? The “no-boil” noodles are a modern miracle, but they’re also a thirsty sponge. They steal liquid from your sauce, and if you don’t add extra moisture, you’ll end up with lasagna jerky.
For the love of cheese, soak those no-boil noodles in hot water for five minutes before layering. It’s like giving them a hydration pep talk. Or, go old-school and boil regular noodles until they’re al dente—that’s Italian for “still has a little fight in them.”
Quirky truth: Overlap the noodles by about a half-inch. This prevents “noodle gaps” where sauce escapes and burns. Gaps are the enemy of a perfect bite.
