Miner also provides recipes for a zesty black-bean lasagna and a quick lasagna using seashell pasta. In either case, cover the lasagna with aluminum foil to trap in the moisture. If making lasagna with meat, use hamburger, Italian sausage or a mixture of the two. Use commercial pasta sauce. It's a great substitute and saves the time needed to whip up a homemade concoction.
Ricotta cheese adds a nutty flavor to lasagna.
Coat the lasagna pan with cooking spray before putting the dish together. The first layer in the pan should be sauce, which moistens the bottom of the lasagna and prevents a baked-on mess. Always top lasagna with a layer of cheese to hold in moisture. After removing lasagna from the oven, let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Use the time waiting for the lasagna to cool and firm up to make the garlic bread.