Lasagna noodles are broad, flat sheets of pasta commonly used in the classic Italian dish, lasagna. Typically made from durum wheat semolina, they are slightly thicker than other pasta types to hold up to the rich layers of sauce, cheese, and meat or vegetables that fill the dish. Lasagna noodles come in two main varieties: traditional, which need to be boiled before use, and no-boil, which soften during baking, reducing preparation time. When cooked, lasagna noodles have a tender, yet firm texture, providing a sturdy structure for the layers of ingredients in a lasagna.