Article: Be precise with your timing. After 8-10 minutes you can begin the final stages of the process. Read the packaging as the suggested cooking time could vary. Ideally, a properly cooked lasagna noodle has a hint of firmness and offers some resistance to your bite. Does it taste good? Now you can switch the element off. Lasagna noodles should be cooked to the 'al dente' stage, an Italian term which means 'to the tooth'. This is when the middle isn't too hard, soft or mushy. Make sure they have been drained of all water. Release them slowly into the colander because the noodles could potentially still stick together. Be cautious when draining the lasagna noodles to avoid getting hit by steam. You can do this by laying them out on paper towels. Now your noodles will be easier to use when you go to make lasagna. For better results, instead of paper towels you can place lasagna noodles on oiled baking paper.

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Check that 8-10 minutes have passed. Take a piece out and test if it's ready. Pour the lasagna noodles into a colander. Leave the lasagna noodles to cool before adding them to your dish.