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Oh, lasagna.
Let me count the ways!
Make all the components, line them up on the counter, and assemble the casserole.
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Keeping things neat and organized is your ticket to success without burn-out!
All you should probably do is shred it.
Cooking chicken breasts with the skin and bones ensures that the meat will be tender and juicy.)
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They rely on the moisture in the sauce to soften them.
Without enough liquid in the sauce, they could end up crunchy rather than soft and toothsome.
When you assemble the lasagna, be sure the top layer is well-covered with sauce.
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Cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 30 minutes so the noodles can soften in the sauce.
Then remove the foil and let the cheese and sauce brown.
All you should probably do is shred it.
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Youll need 2 1/2 to 3 cups total.
To use no-boil noodles, soak them in boiling water for about 3 minutes.
When you assemble the lasagna, be sure the top layer is well-covered with sauce.
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Cover the dish loosely with foil for the first 30 minutes so the noodles can soften in the sauce.
Then remove the foil and let the cheese and sauce brown.
They should fit snugly in the pan.
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Transfer the chicken to a plate and let cool.
Remove the skin and bones and shred the chicken.
You should have 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
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In a large skillet, toss the spinach with 2 tablespoons of water and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Set the pan over medium heat and cook, turning the leaves with tongs until they wilt.
When cool enough to handle, place the spinach on a clean dish towel and roll up the towel.
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Squeeze out as much moisture as you might.
Place the spinach on a cutting board and finely chop it.
In a large bowl, stir the ricotta and chopped spinach together.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
The mixture should be pale golden, not at all browned.
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Add 1/2 cup milk and whisk until well blended.
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until there is no raw flour taste in the sauce.
Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt or pepper, if needed.
In a 6-quart or larger pot, bring 5 to 6 quarts of water to a boil.
Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold running water until cool.
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Return them to the pot and cover them with cold water until needed.
Set a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375oF.
Over the bottom of a 9x13x3-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce.
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Spread a clean dish towel on a baking sheet or the countertop.
Remove several lasagna noodles from the pot and set them on the towel to drain.
Repeat with the remaining noodles as you use them.
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Place 4 drained noodles over the sauce in the baking dish.
Dollop and spread half the filling over the noodles.
Distribute half the chicken on top of the filling and spread with 1 cup of the sauce.
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Finally, top with the remaining 4 noodles and the remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
Let the lasagna rest and settle for about 10 minutes before slicing into serving pieces.
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Leftovers will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for at least 4 days.
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