How to Make Lasagna in Aluminum

Make lasagna for a filling Italian meal.

Lasagna is a meal ideal for feeding a large group of people at a potluck or to have leftovers for a few days. By changing ingredients, you can make a different variation of the dish each time you cook it. When cooking lasagna in an aluminum pan, the tomato sauce may interact with the aluminum and can leech into the food after it is cooked. It's safe to cook lasagna in an aluminum pan as long as you store it in a different container. Does this Spark an idea?

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13-by-9 inch pan
1 box of lasagna noodles
2 jars of tomato sauce
1/2 lb. Italian sausage or hamburger
1 12-oz container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
Parmesan

Instructions

- 1
  
  Boil noodles according to the instructions on the package until al dente. Drain and rinse them with cold water and allow them to cool to touch.
- 2
  
  Cover the bottom of your pan with tomato sauce. The amount you use depends on personal preference. If you like saucy pasta, use more.
- 3
  
  Cook the sausage or hamburger on the stove until completely done and drain the grease.
- 4
  
  Mix the ricotta cheese with two eggs until smooth and spreadable in a separate bowl. Add the sausage or hamburger.
- 5
  
  Layer the lasagna noodles on top of the sauce until the pan is completely covered, saving some noodles for additional layers.
- 6
  
  Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on the noodles. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over them.
- 7
  
  Pour sauce on top of the cheeses and spread.
- 8
  
  Add more layers until it is as thick as you want it. The final layer should be sauce with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese sprinkled over top.
- 9
  
  Bake in the over on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. The cheese should be melted on top. Bake longer if you prefer a crispier cheese layer on the top.

Tips & Warnings

Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta or combine for more flavor.
Use vegetables such as mushrooms or broccoli instead of meat for a vegetarian alternative.
Store leftovers in the fridge in a plastic or glass container with a cover on it. While the aluminum may not harm you, it can leech into the food and ruin the taste.