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- Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish that originated from the city of Naples.
- The name “lasagna” comes from the Greek word “lasagnum,” which means dish or bowl.
- Lasagna is one of the oldest types of pasta. The first known lasagna recipes date back to the 13th century.
- Traditionally, lasagna was made with fermented dough, not pasta.
- In Italy, lasagna is typically made with a thin, flat pasta, while in the United States, it’s often made with thicker, ridged pasta.
- The plural form of lasagna in Italian is “lasagne.”
- Lasagna is traditionally served on Sundays in many Italian households.
- The typical Italian lasagna is made with layers of pasta, ragù (meat and tomato sauce), and béchamel sauce, topped with grated cheese.
- Lasagna recipes vary greatly by region in Italy. For instance, in the southern regions, they add hard-boiled eggs, meatballs, and sausage.
- Lasagna was made popular in America largely because of Italian immigrants.
- A version of lasagna that uses ricotta cheese instead of béchamel sauce is actually an American variation.
- In 2011, the world’s largest lasagna was made in Poland. It weighed 5.29 tons!
- Vegetarian lasagna, using vegetables like spinach or zucchini instead of meat, is also quite popular.
- Lasagna can be made gluten-free using gluten-free lasagna noodles or thinly sliced vegetables.
- Some modern variations of lasagna include Mexican lasagna (made with tortillas instead of pasta), dessert lasagna, and even breakfast lasagna.
- Lasagna is such a beloved dish that there’s a National Lasagna Day in the U.S., which is celebrated on July 29th.
- There’s a Garfield comic book named “Garfield Lard of the Jungle” where he is crowned as the “King of Lasagna.”
- The most expensive lasagna on record was priced at $100 per slice at a restaurant in New York. It was made with Kobe beef, buffalo mozzarella, and other high-end ingredients.
- Lasagna is an excellent dish for meal prep because it freezes well and can be reheated easily.
- A typical serving of lasagna can provide a good source of protein and calcium, but it can also be high in calories and sodium.
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