To make lasagna taste better, you can use quality ingredients to build flavor in each layer,
Ingredients you can use to build flavor in each layer to make the lasagna taste better are fresh herbs, proper seasoning and enriched sauces with wine, pancetta or vegetables.
Adding a secret touch to the lasagna like cinnamon-sugar or nutmeg to the ricotta and also ensuring that the final bake of lasagna has crispy edges and rested as well as firm slices by undercooking the pasta slightly and allowing the lasagna to rest before you serve it. can also make the lasagna taste better.
To enhance your lasagna sauce and add flavor.
Cook the meat sauce or ragu for a long time which helps to concentrate the flavors and thickens the meat sauce and prevents sogginess.
Saute the onions, carrots, and the celery or soffritto before adding the meat, and deglaze with a splash of good red wine for richness.
And for a umami boost, add some pancetta/bacon to the base, and a dash or Worcestershire sauce, or even a bit of tomato paste for depth.
Also elevate the cheese and filling by stirring in a pinch of nutmeg, which is great with ricotta or a touch of cinnamon and sugar into the ricotta mixture for balance and warmth.
Use quality low moisture cheeses like low moisture mozzarella cheese, good Parmesan or Romano cheese and flavorful ricotta.
Adding in a dollop of heavy cream or a white bechamel sauce also adds luxurious texture.
And boil the lasagna noodles for only two thirds of the package time to prevent mushiness.
Then salt the pasta water, season the ricotta and taste the sauce as you go along.
Start with sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking and place crimped noodle edges on the outside for crispiness.
Then for the finishing touches of the lasagna.
Let the lasagna rest and rest the baked lasagna for 15 to 20 minutes before you slice into the lasagna so that it sets.
For crispy edges of the lasagna, use a hot oven, air fry or place crimped noodles on the outside for texture and serve it warm, but not piping hot for better structure and better flavor.