Moms who know their way around the kitchen--stupid question

So I made a lasagna yesterday...right after I put it in the oven of course, DH calls to say he was working late and wouldn't be home for dinner. So I let if finish and then put it in the fridge to eat tonight for dinner.

Question is, do I just throw the entire lasagna back in the oven to cook again (reheat like that)? If so, covered or uncovered and for how long? Or should I just cut pieces individually and nuke them? I'm just trying to avoid it being dry now that it's been a day....what do you think?

Re: Moms who know their way around the kitchen--stupid question

If everyone is eating it. I'd cover it and put it in the oven. If it's just one or two pieces.. I'd cut the piece and nuke it.

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i think it depends on how well cooked it was when you took it out. i.e., was the cheese on top browned? if so, nuking it might be the better option. if the cheese was still bubbly and not yet browned, probably fine to heat it up in the oven. i'd heat it in the oven on a low temp though, to avoid cooking it further.

GL!

Re: Moms who know their way around the kitchen--stupid question

Basically you never want to reheat anything more than once, so if there is a chance you won't eat the entire thing, just do small pieces.

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I'd prob cut it into a few smaller pieces then heat it in the oven. Lasagna always takes a long time to reheat all the way through and then it ends up being dry.

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Posted by ruby

Posted by nov04libride

Basically you never want to reheat anything more than once, so if there is a chance you won't eat the entire thing, just do small pieces.

We definitely won't be eating the entire thing...it will def last us tonight and tomorrow. So I'll just cut our pieces and microwave them then.

Thanks ladies!!

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Posted by Ophelia

Posted by ruby

Posted by nov04libride

Basically you never want to reheat anything more than once, so if there is a chance you won't eat the entire thing, just do small pieces.

We definitely won't be eating the entire thing...it will def last us tonight and tomorrow. So I'll just cut our pieces and microwave them then.

Thanks ladies!!

yes,

but I would also take the pieces out way before hand and let them come to room temp before reheating. less drying all around and it heats faster and more evenly.

YUMMMM

Re: Moms who know their way around the kitchen--stupid question

when i make baked ziti i usually make it in the tray and cover popin the fridge b/c im making it for the next nite.

i then let it sit out to thaw out a bit, cook in the oven covered for about an hour and then uncovered for another 15-20 min. i feel like its never hot enough..LOL.

Re: Moms who know their way around the kitchen--stupid question

Posted by ruby

Posted by nov04libride

Basically you never want to reheat anything more than once, so if there is a chance you won't eat the entire thing, just do small pieces.

We definitely won't be eating the entire thing...it will def last us tonight and tomorrow. So I'll just cut our pieces and microwave them then.

Thanks ladies!!