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Making "lasagne" with penne pasta?

Pitlanepiglet
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I was planning lasagne for tonight but it now seems I've only got enough lasagne for one layer. Is there any reason why I can't just stick in a layer or penne pasta for the second layer without pre-cooking it? I really can't be bothered to go out!
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  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    you make can make pasta bake with it so yes it owuld be fine
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  • Pitlanepiglet
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    I've always pre cooked pasta for pasta bake, I wonder about just chucking penne in uncooked?
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  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    I think I would part cook it before adding it in, but otherwise it should be fine
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  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    No it will go chewy unless you put millions of water in it, which will ruin your white sauce, you will need to at least half cook it. (Ask me how I know.............)
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  • Penelope_Penguin
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    Pitlanepiglet wrote: »
    I've always pre cooked pasta for pasta bake, I wonder about just chucking penne in uncooked?

    I';ve heard about using uncooked pasta for pasta bake, but after the camping incident 20 years ago, where DH decided to save fuel by putting the uncooked pasta into the pasta sauce, I honestly don;t see how it can work :oWe went to the pub that night for supper :p

    Why not just cook the penne then add it to the bake?

    Penny. x
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  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    jackieglasgow wrote: »
    No it will go chewy unless you put millions of water in it, which will ruin your white sauce, you will need to at least half cook it. (Ask me how I know.............)
    go on then, how do you know?:D
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  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    ah yes thinking about it ive always part cooked it
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  • Penelope_Penguin
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    I knew there was a thread - try this ;)

    Penny. x
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  • jackieglasgow
    jackieglasgow Posts: 9,436 Forumite
    I - oh saved by the Pen-pen! :p










    (and yes millions of water is a unit of measurement, similar to gazillions of bubbles and wads of toilet paper!)
    mardatha wrote: »
    It's what is inside your head that matters in life - not what's outside your window :D
    Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory. - Ghandi
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    jackieglasgow wrote: »
    I - oh saved by the Pen-pen! :p










    (and yes millions of water is a unit of measurement, similar to gazillions of bubbles and wads of toilet paper!)
    come on spill:D
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
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