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Homemade Lasagna Sheets Recipe - Easy to Make!

Published: Jun 4, 2022 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Homemade Lasagna Sheets - There is nothing better than homemade pasta, it’s fresh, you know exactly what’s in it, and it always tastes good. You don’t need a pasta machine to make lasagna sheets. A rolling pin, a sharp knife, and a clean working surface are all you need to shape your homemade lasagna sheets.

Like many, I was hesitant to make fresh pasta at home, the first time I made pasta I couldn’t believe how easy it is to make!

Homemade Lasagna Sheets. Learn how to make lasagna sheets from scratch without pasta machine. Nothing is better than these lasagna sheets, it’s fresh and you know exactly what’s in it. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking

Making Homemade Lasagna Sheets

Today I’m showing you how to make lasagna sheets without a pasta machine and using only flour since semolina is not always available in everyone’s kitchen.

Eggs and salt are what you are going to add to the flour, three ingredients for an amazing pasta.

Homemade Lasagna Sheets are Easy to Make      

You have to leave the homemade lasagna sheets to dry for half an hour and then boil it just like how you normally boil your pasta, except it will not need more than five minutes to cook.

Use it to make your favorite lasagna recipe, or you can make my Basic Beef Lasagna Recipe.

If you enjoyed this recipe consider using Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine, one-time investment and you'll have fun making different types and shapes of pasta.

Why Make Homemade Lasagna Sheets?

If you love pasta and are a big fan of lasagna, you have got to try making these Lasagna Sheets at home. Lasagna is one of the best comfort foods there is. It’s an incredibly hearty and delicious Italian dish with a rich history too!

This delicious Italian dish made of layers of delicious meat sauce and cheese originates from the Middle Ages in Naples. It is even said to be inspired by a similar dish enjoyed all the way back in Ancient Rome!

It’s no wonder that this dish is so incredibly popular; it is truly one that has survived over hundreds of years and is still a family favorite to this day!

To be able to fully enjoy all the flavors it can bring, making homemade lasagne sheets with fresh pasta dough is the way to go!

It’s said that you don’t know what real pasta is supposed to taste like till you try making it yourself. Homemade pasta, especially lasagna made from homemade lasagna sheets tastes out of this world.

It also absorbs the sauces better to give you more flavor in every single bite. You’ll end up with pasta that is fresh and encapsulates all the flavors of the meat and sauce entirely.

Close up image of homemade lasagna sheet.

Different Lasagna Dishes You Make with Homemade Lasagna Sheets

When we think of Lasagna, we usually picture the meat sauce and cheese versions we’re so accustomed to.

But there are so many other options out there and ones that are incredibly popular in Italy! Here are a few ways you can use these lasagna sheets to make mouthwatering lasagna at home:

Classic Lasagna: Use the homemade lasagna noodles and layer them with a delicious Bolognese sauce, along with bechamel sauce and your favorite cheese for the classic Lasagna dish.

Neapolitan Lasagna: This popular type of lasagna is loved and adored in Naples, Italy. You can make it at home by whipping up a Neapolitan ragu sauce which is very similar to Bolognese, except with whole cut beef instead of ground beef. Layer the dish with ricotta cheese to make it truly authentic.

Lasagna Bianca: It literally means ‘white’ lasagna because its sauce is whiter, compared to the classic red Bolognese, and is made with mushrooms. Layer it with the incredibly Italian cheese burrata to get one of the most delicious lasagnas you’ve ever had!

Other ingredients you can include in your lasagna are chopped Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, and herbs such as parsley! These all go great with all three of the Lasagnas I mentioned above.

Regardless of how you end up making your lasagna, the homemade lasagna sheets are going to be the star of the dish. It’s going to enrich every single lasagna dish you make with an absolutely unforgettable flavor.

Can I Make Homemade Lasagna Sheets Without a Pasta Machine?

Absolutely! That’s how it was done in the old days and that’s how you can make it at home as well. I absolutely love doing it the old-school way without a pasta machine roller; it’s so therapeutic.

A rolling pin, a sharp knife, and a clean working surface are all you need to shape your homemade lasagna sheets.

What You Need to Make Lasagna Sheets at Home

All you need to make the perfect Lasagna Sheets at home are three ingredients. Yes, you read that right – only three ingredients! And I bet you have them at home already! Let’s see what these are:

All-purpose flour: We just need plain ol’ all-purpose flour for this recipe. Semolina flour is another one that’s widely used, but I wanted to make sure this recipe was something anyone and everyone could make! This is because it’s sometimes difficult to get your hands on semolina, and it’s usually not something we have at home in our pantries either.

Eggs: Whole eggs are what will bring it all together to give you perfectly made fresh pasta dough. The moisture and protein from the eggs help strands of gluten form which gives pasta its structure and strength. This happens when we knead the dough. Eggs also give pasta fat which enriches the dough and gives it a smooth, silky finish.

Salt: Salt is all we need to add some flavor to the pasta dough because the rest of it comes from the perfect combination of flour and eggs.

How to Make Lasagna Noodles at Home

Making these Lasagna Noodles by hand is simpler than you think! All you need is a rolling pin, a sharp knife, and a clean working surface to make it. Let’s look at how to make Lasagna Sheets at home step by step:

First, start by taking a large bowl and mixing the flour and salt together in it.

Next, make a little indentation in the middle and crack the eggs open in it. Mix it all together with a fork or by hand.

When the ingredients all come together and are combined, start kneading. You’ll need to knead this dough for at least three minutes.

Depending on the flour you are using, you may need to add more flour, in this case, add a tablespoon at a time. In cases, your dough is too dry, add one to two tablespoons of water. In both cases, the dough should hold together and not be sticky.

After kneading the dough, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Once it has rested, you’ll notice that the dough has a softer texture and is now ready to be rolled. Keep some extra flour on the side for dusting.

Cut the dough in half, roll out one-half until thin. You should be able to almost see your fingers through it.

Now cut the rolled-out dough into your desired sheet size or shape, or according to the baking dish you have at hand. You can also use the fresh pasta dough to make other types of pasta, including spaghetti, fettuccini, tortellini, ravioli, etc.

Once they’re rolled out, leave the sheets to dry for half an hour.

Now it’s time to cook them! In a pot, boil enough water to cover the pasta sheets. Season the water with salt and add the lasagna sheets into the boiling hot water. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

Once done, drain the lasagna sheets and now you can use them to make your favorite lasagna dish!

How Do I Use This Recipe with a Pasta Roller?

I’ve made this recipe so you can easily roll it by hand, but if you have a pasta roller you can use that with this recipe as well!

After resting your dough, cut it into 4 pieces.

Next, use the palm of your hand to flatten the small piece of dough into an oval approximately the same width as your pasta machine, nearly 6 inches wide.

Now set the rollers to their widest setting and pass the dough through. Then lay down the dough onto your lightly floured working surface and neatly press it together into halves, so that it’s again the same width as the pasta machine.

Feed the pasta dough from the roller again at the widest setting. Think of these initial sets as an extended kneaded process.

Continue to fold the dough in thirds and roll it through the machine under it is silky, smooth, and even in texture. Remember to start on the widest setting and decrease the thickness setting with each pass until you reach your desired thickness.

Once they’re all done and rolled out, cut them into even strips and continue with the recipe by letting them rest for 30 minutes and then start the boiling process.

You’ll end up with the most delicious lasagna sheets regardless of whether you choose to roll it by hand or with a pasta machine.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

Beef Lasagna: If you’re looking for a classic Lasagna recipe, this is the one you need! It’s incredibly rich and exactly what comes to mind when we imagine the perfect Lasagna. It has a beautiful meat sauce, with an incredible layer of ricotta and another layer of mozzarella cheese. I’m sure you’re going to absolutely love it!

Spaghetti Bolognese: Looking to make spaghetti out of this fresh pasta dough? Then try out this delicious Spaghetti Bolognese recipe. It makes for a great tasting meal with a flavorful Bolognese sauce that’s seasoned perfectly! Making the meat sauce is so easy, and you only need pantry-staple ingredients. If you love pasta, you have got to try this recipe!

Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs: Want a heartier spaghetti dish? Then try this Spaghetti and Mini Meatball recipe! It has just the right seasoning and spices to make it absolutely delicious, yet easy to make! If you’re a meatball fan like me, then get ready to fall in love with this one!

Homemade lasagna sheet feature 2022

Homemade Lasagna Sheets Recipe

4.69 from 29 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade lasagna sheets, lasagna sheets
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Dough resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 sheets
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Muna Kenny

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and mix.
  • Add the eggs and mix well, when the ingredients are combined start kneading.
  • You will need to knead this dough for at least three minutes.
  • Depending on the flour you are using, you may need to add more flour, in this case, add a tablespoon at a time. In cases, your dough is too dry, add one to two tablespoon of water. In both cases, the dough should hold together and not be sticky.
  • After kneading the dough cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Now the dough will have a softer texture since it rested, and is ready to be rolled.
  • Keep some extra flour on the side for dusting.
  • Cut the dough in half, roll out one-half until thin. You should able to almost see your fingers through it.
  • Now cut the rolled out dough into your desired sheet size or shape.
  • This dough can be used to make other types of pasta, like spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli, …etc.
  • Leave the sheets to dry for half an hour.
  • In a pan boil enough water to cover the pasta sheets, season with salt, add the lasagna sheets in the boiling water, and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the lasagna sheets and now you can use them in making lasagna.

Notes

  • Make sure to flour the surface or the dough might stick.
  • You have to allow the dough to rest, it will make the dough softer and roll out easily.
  • This post was originally published in 2016 and is now updated with more information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Sheet | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.9g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Fiber: 0.42g
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Comments

  1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    August 16, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Bet it tastes particularly fresh and delicious! Thumbs UP for you, Muna.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      August 17, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks Angie! Homemade pasta tastes so fresh you almost don't want to buy from the store 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

    August 17, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    The lasagna will definitely taste fresh because these sheets are homemade! 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      August 19, 2016 at 6:35 am

      It's true, everything homemade has a better taste 🙂

      Reply
    • Rose Ann Sales

      July 22, 2020 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing! I would love to make my own lasagna sheets since ready made are a little expensive.

      Reply
  3. nour

    February 04, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    How we cook this fresh lasanga .. should we boil it first?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 06, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Hi Nour, as mentioned in the recipe, you have to boil the lasagna sheets for 5 minutes and then use it in making any of your favorite lasagna dishes.

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 04, 2022 at 1:43 pm

        Hi, is this recipe enough for a 13 x 9 size lasagna? Or double it? Thanks!

        Reply
        • munatycooking

          March 06, 2022 at 4:27 pm

          Hi, it's best to double the recipe for that size of pan.

          Reply
    • Jolandie

      August 16, 2019 at 8:25 am

      This was great. I just want to know is there a way I can store this for later. Like for example I want to make a big batch and then use it as I go along.

      Tastes wonderful by the way 🤗

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        August 16, 2019 at 9:00 am

        Hi Jolandie, thanks for trying my recipe 🙂 ... You can freeze the lasagna sheets for up to 3 months. Place a wax or parchment paper between each lasagna sheet and place them in a freezer bag.

        Reply
  4. Jonathan

    September 20, 2017 at 3:31 am

    Do the sheets change dimensions after drying and cooking? can I cut them the size of my dish and expect them to be larger or smaller after cooking?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      October 03, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      The sheets will not shrink when dry but will expand after cooking them.

      Reply
  5. Roberta

    February 12, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Can I add these to lasagna that I make ahead of time and it still turn out the same? I’m nervous they would soak up the sauce and become gummy. I typically prepare the pan of lasagna earlier in the day, and then bring to room temp and bake closer to dinner. Will that work with these?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 20, 2018 at 11:29 am

      It should be ok.

      Reply
  6. Christy

    February 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    My first time making noodles and lasagna. This recipe is working great for me!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 22, 2019 at 8:08 am

      Thanks for your feedback 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sufia Khanam

    April 26, 2019 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    This really worked great for me. Made it twice. Got very good sheets the first time itself. My family loved it.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      April 28, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Thank you for the feedback 🙂 I'm glad you liked it.

      Reply
  8. Valon

    October 23, 2019 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    So am I alright to add all the sheets at once? The site doesn't explain whether or not the sheets would stick together during the boiling process.after they've dried.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      October 25, 2019 at 11:52 am

      Hi, the lasagna sheets shouldn't stick together while boiling. Make sure to add the sheets to boiling water!

      Reply
  9. Reem

    June 15, 2020 at 8:25 am

    I usually don’t boil the lasagna before cooking if i make it the night before, even if the instructions on the box require so. I just add a little more sauce and cook it covered for a while and it turns out well. Do you think I could do the same with this recipe?

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 17, 2020 at 8:16 am

      Hi Reem, if you put enough sauce to cook the lasagna I guess it will work the same.

      Reply
      • Phophi Madaba

        December 28, 2022 at 12:12 am

        I tried this yesterday and my husband LOVED it so did i. I’ve now requested for him to buy us a pasta machine because we will no longer be purchasing from the store

        Reply
        • Muna

          December 29, 2022 at 1:33 am

          I'm so happy that you and your husband loved the recipe 😊, your feedback means a lot!

          Reply
  10. Lean

    July 04, 2020 at 10:16 am

    I'll try the recipe but I'm so annoyed by all the adds showing up

    Reply
  11. GiGi Eats

    July 21, 2020 at 11:06 am

    WOw! How awesome is this!!! And to think I would just go to the store and buy them already pre-made!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer Van Haitsma

    July 21, 2020 at 11:22 am

    I've never made my own lasagna but I would love to try! It always seems intimidating for some reason. I need to just let it go, and give it a try 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:25 am

      I felt the same in the beginning but now it's a whole different story, do give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  13. Crystal Carder

    July 21, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Lasagna is one of my favorite dinners! This recipe is a bit different than mine, so I will have to give it a try.

    Reply
  14. Talya Stone

    July 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    I have to admit I have never made lasagna sheets before but I am sure they make all the difference. Will have to give this a try!

    Reply
  15. melissa chapman

    July 21, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    The lasagna looks so rich and fresh. I know homemade pasta is always better but I have never tried. You make it seem easy so i may give it a go.

    Reply
  16. Pam Wattenbarger

    July 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    My kids are huge lasagna fans but I've never made the sheets from scratch before. Time to remedy that!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:23 am

      Let the kids help you make it, they will have fun!

      Reply
  17. Leesa

    July 21, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    I have to try this! I love making lasagna with homemade sauce. I think it would be miles better if I added my own noodles, too!

    Reply
  18. Rena

    July 21, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    I need a pasta maker in my life. I've been wanting one forever. Will check it out for sure.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:22 am

      You can try making these sheets without a pasta maker, you'll be surprised how simple it is 🙂

      Reply
  19. Marisabel Park

    July 21, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    Wow I always see lasagna recipe but not lasagna sheets! I will give this a try... it will absolutely make it 100% homemade lasagna.

    Reply
  20. Rachel Peterson

    July 21, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Yum! I love lasagna! I've been wanting to try my hand at homemade pasta, but it always seemed overwhelming. Thanks for breaking it down so well!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:21 am

      I have a feeling that you will enjoy making these lasagna sheets 🙂

      Reply
  21. Heather

    July 21, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    I've never made my own lasagna sheets before and can't wait to try!

    Reply
  22. Janeane M Davis

    July 21, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    I never thought aout making my own lasgna sheets. THis eems like a nice family proect. I would love to try this with my kids one weekend.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:20 am

      It's far much better than the store-bought, and it is so easy to make.

      Reply
  23. Gervin Khan

    July 22, 2020 at 5:43 am

    I am so happy to know how to make this lasagna sheet, now I can make it any time I want. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:19 am

      You are welcome Gervin 🙂

      Reply
  24. Chef Dennis

    July 22, 2020 at 5:44 am

    This is perfect timing! I am planning to make lasagna for our meal today and you are definitely right! There is nothing better than homemade pasta!

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      July 22, 2020 at 9:19 am

      Thank you! With homemade lasagna sheets, you can shape them any way you want to fit your baking pan 🙂

      Reply
  25. Kathy

    July 22, 2020 at 11:27 am

    My family has been wanting lasagna for a while now. I keep forgetting to pick up the ingredients. I have always wanted to try making the noodles myself too. I'm glad to have seen this. I'll have to give this a try.

    Reply
  26. Monica

    July 22, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Wow I didn’t know it was this easy to make home made pasta! I definitely want to make these sheets to go in my mama’s lasagne recipe.

    Reply
  27. Sarah Bailey

    July 22, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    I have to admit I've never thought of making my own lasagna sheets - what an amazing idea!

    Reply
  28. Paula Schuck

    July 24, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    I have never made these by hand. I always buy them and then make the lasagna. I could definitely do this. Thanks. Love lasagna but this macaroni with béchamel. OMG!

    Reply
  29. Mary

    September 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I made the lasagna sheets and they were amazing. Easiest, best recipe I've ever used. It's a keeper.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      September 12, 2021 at 8:40 am

      Thank you so much for your feed back, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

      Reply
  30. Bla

    February 13, 2022 at 6:10 am

    For some reason i dont see how much water do you add when you make a dough.

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      February 15, 2022 at 1:52 am

      Hi,
      There is no water in this recipe, the wet ingredient is the eggs. Hope this helped!

      Reply
  31. Sarah

    June 12, 2022 at 8:20 am

    I love this pasta recipe! Made lasagna sheets the other night and they came out absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • munatycooking

      June 13, 2022 at 8:19 am

      Thanks for trying the recipe Sarah, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

      Reply
  32. Greg

    November 22, 2022 at 7:28 am

    If I use Semolina is the amount the same, 1.5 cups?

    Reply
    • Muna

      November 24, 2022 at 12:34 pm

      I didn't use semolina as a substitute in this recipe. Semolina has a different texture and takes a different amount of liquid. Making lasagna sheets with semolina is a different recipe. Hope this helped!

      Reply
  33. Hazel

    December 25, 2022 at 11:32 am

    Can I use the no boil method using this noodle?

    Reply
    • Muna

      December 26, 2022 at 8:13 am

      Hi Hazel, you can if you have enough sauce in the recipe to cook the lasagna sheets.

      Reply

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