Lasagna Pans why they are wrong size

On Wed 27 Apr 2005 07:30:19p, James Jones wrote in rec.food.cooking:

Quoted message said:

I would like to know why most Lasagna pans are 9 x 13 and most
noodles are 9 7/8 x 2 1/8 I have always had problems with this and
would like to know if there is a secret way of putting the noodles in
the pan so you don't have any big gaps if you brewak the noodles they
snap un-evenly (NOTE: I always use the uncooked method) So any help
would be great. Thanks.

Jim

If you precooked the noodles they would fit with no gaps. If you cut cooked
noodles they will not be uneven. You either need to accept the inherent
flaws of your cooking method or change your method.

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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James Jones said:

I would like to know why most Lasagna pans are 9 x 13 and most
noodles are 9 7/8 x 2 1/8 I have always had problems with this and
would like to know if there is a secret way of putting the noodles in
the pan so you don't have any big gaps if you brewak the noodles they
snap un-evenly (NOTE: I always use the uncooked method) So any help
would be great. Thanks.

Jim

That's because you are looking at 3 quart lasagna pans, and they are
that size for baking cakes from a standard recipe more so than lasagna.

If you get a 4 quart lasagna pan, I believe they are 10x15". They are
also great for cooking a triple batch of brownies, or as a roasting pan
for a piece of meat that's too big for a 9x13".

Best regards,
Bob

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Quoted message said:

I would like to know why most Lasagna pans are 9 x 13 and most
noodles are 9 7/8 x 2 1/8

They are just so for the sole reason that this post could exist on Usenet.
HTH!

Shaun aRe

James Jones said:

I would like to know why most Lasagna pans are 9 x 13 and most
noodles are 9 7/8 x 2 1/8

Mine is the same size and always manages to fit... if yours she's a
little tight that's a good thing, just push a little harder... maybe
you need more sauce, squeeze her nipples. hehe

Sheldon

James Jones said:

I would like to know why most Lasagna pans are 9 x 13 and most
noodles are 9 7/8 x 2 1/8 I have always had problems with this and
would like to know if there is a secret way of putting the noodles in
the pan so you don't have any big gaps if you brewak the noodles they
snap un-evenly (NOTE: I always use the uncooked method) So any help
would be great. Thanks.

Jim

There is a brand of lasagne noodles designed for no-boil lasagne. I've
bought them at a regular grocery store, but I forget what brand they
were - I think it was one of the major American brands. They're more
expensive than the regular noodles (same price, smaller box) but one
box has enough noodles for 4 noodle layers in a 9 X 13 pan. The
noodles are sort of corrugated rather than curly at the edge, and they
fit in the pan width wise with small gaps when dry. I had a lot of
grilled veggies and sauce and cheese, so I can't tell it there were
gaps in the finished product, but if there were, they certainly were
not noticeable.

HTH,
Melissa