lasagna
Plural
lasagnas
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wide and flat pasta sheets made from durum wheat flour
Lasagna is a type of pasta characterized by its wide, flat, rectangular sheets. It is a staple in Italian cuisine and is commonly used to make the popular layered dish known as lasagna. Traditional lasagna pasta is made from durum wheat semolina and water, although variations made from other grains such as whole wheat or rice flour also exist. Lasagna sheets are typically boiled until al dente before being layered with sauce, cheese, and other ingredients to create the iconic lasagna dish. Lasagna pasta can also be used in other recipes, such as baked pasta dishes or casseroles, where its flat shape and sturdy texture hold up well to baking and layering with other ingredients.
- She boiled the lasagna noodles before layering them in the casserole.
- Fresh lasagna sheets cook faster than dried ones.
- The recipe calls for no-boil lasagna noodles.
- Wide lasagna pasta can be cut to fit any baking dish.
- Homemade lasagna sheets have a tender texture.
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a type of dish made with layers of lasagna topped with meat or vegetables and sauce and then cooked, originated in Italy
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.
- She baked a delicious lasagna layered with rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and savory ground beef.
- The vegetarian lasagna was made with layers of spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
- He prepared a classic lasagna recipe passed down through generations, featuring homemade pasta sheets and a hearty meat sauce.
- The aroma of bubbling lasagna filled the kitchen, enticing everyone to the dinner table.
- Leftover lasagna makes a satisfying lunch the next day, reheated in the microwave for a quick and delicious meal.
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