Wake Up Bland Lasagna With An Ingredient Already In Your Fridge - Tasting Table

"Lasagna is, by no means, flavorless, even in the most simple recipes. Amping up the richness won't always work when you try to revamp it. What you need instead is the lemon's contrasting brightness and the way its acidic edge slices right through all the heaviness. One ingredient after another, it lifts the entire dish from within. The tangy cheese finds a companion in the sparkling zest, one that balances out its rough edges."

"To use lemon as a flavor booster for lasagna, you just need to sprinkle the zest between layers of pasta and sauce, preferably alongside the cheese. If that seems too little, you can mix the zest straight into the cheeses, with eggs and a bit of seasoning to make the filling extra-indulgent. The sauce is no exception. Whisk a few squeezes of lemon juice into the sauce you're simmering on the stovetop for a lemon-infused lasagna."

Lemon transforms lasagna by introducing bright acidity that cuts through heavy, rich elements and lifts flavors from within. Zest sprinkled between pasta and sauce layers adds sparkling brightness alongside cheese. Mixing zest into cheeses with eggs and seasoning creates a richer, indulgent filling with lively notes. Adding a few squeezes of lemon juice to the simmering sauce lightens its intensity while preserving savory meat accents and comforting depth. Ricotta pairs especially well with lemon, while mozzarella and parmesan also complement the citrus, allowing the dish to feel fresher without losing its cozy essence.

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