Amazing Lasagna and How to Make It

3. Prepare the noodles

While your meat is browning, fill a large pot with water to cook the noodles. You may want to make your own, but you can also use pre-made noodles. You will want enough to layer a 13” x 9” baking dish three times, so approximately 15 - 20 noodles. Add a tablespoon of salt and cook over medium heat for 6 - 7 minutes. They should be mostly done but still a little firm. This is called al dente. Drain the water and lay the noodles out to dry so they aren’t touching each other, but don’t rinse them. This will keep the noodles from sticking to each other.