Lasagna

/ləzˈænjɐ/

/ɫɑˈsɑnjə/, /ɫəˈzɑnjə/

[noun]

Lasagna

[NOUN]

wide, flat pasta sheets made from durum wheat flour

synonyms : lasagne

a type of dish made with layers of lasagna topped with meat or vegetables and sauce and then cooked, originated in Italy

synonyms : lasagne

What is "lasagna"?

Lasagna is a classic Italian baked pasta dish made with layers of thin pasta sheets, a tomato-based sauce, and cheese. The many layers are what give lasagna its name, which comes from the Italian word lasagna meaning "plate" or "dish." It is typically layered with sauce, meat, and cheese, and baked in the oven until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbling. The dish is often described as having a cheesy, saucy, fresh and clean smell out of the oven. It is a classic Italian American dish traditionally served on special occasions and holidays.

Examples

1. She prepared a lasagna with layers of noodles, meat, and bechamel sauce.

2. In my plant-based lasagna, I replaced the meat with textured vegetable protein.

3. My mother made a creamy béchamel sauce for the lasagna.

4. Her homemade lasagna is my favorite dish.