Happy Lasagna Day!

Today was National Lasagna Day for 2025! Grab yourself a nice, fresh and savory plate of lasagna. A great meal, anytime – Dinner, lunch, or just a snack. . .

Happy National Lasagna Day ! ! ! 

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The History:
Origination of Lasagna: Lasagna is a well-known baked pasta dish with a history that dates back to ancient Greece and Italy. Its exact origins are debated, but the first recorded recipe appeared in the 14^th century. The earliest layered dishes similar to lasagna were found in ancient Greece. Romans adapted these recipes, adding layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce. In Italy, lasagna gained recognition during the Middle Ages with the addition of tomatoes from the Americas. Different regions in Italy created unique variations, like Naples’ lasagne di carnevale. A 14^th century British cookbook also featured a lasagna recipe, showing its spread in Europe. Today’s lasagna, with pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, reflects this rich history.

Lasagna #3: Lasagna courtesy of Openverse

Lasagna is Made Using these Ingredients & Procedure Lasagna is made with ingredients like lasagna noodles, a meat sauce (usually ground beef and Italian sausage), a cheese mixture (ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan), and sometimes béchamel sauce. The process involves layering these ingredients in a baking dish and then baking until golden. The main steps include:

• Prepare the Meat Sauce by browning ground meat with onions, garlic, and other vegetables, then simmering with tomato products and spices.
• Make the Cheese Mixture by combining ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, and parsley.
• Cook the Noodles as per package instructions, or use no-boil noodles.
• Assemble by layering meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and more meat sauce, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes covered, then another 15-25 minutes uncovered until bubbly.
• Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!!

Celebrated: National Lasagna Day is celebrated every year on July 29^th.

Homestyle Lasagna @ Boston Pizza courtesy of Openverse

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Lasagna, Lasagna. . .and More Lasagna:
Plenty of Lasagna Styles: Lasagna is the foundation for a wide range of delicious pasta dishes. You can actually mix and/or match these into a combination. Here are just a few different variantions of lasagna I enjoy:

• Lasagna alla Carbonara
• Lasagna with garlic and oil
• Lasagna with classic tomato sauce
• Lasagna with meatballs
• Lasagna with Italian sausage
• More. . .

Popular Sauce Options: Here are just a few different styles of lasagna sauce I enjoy:

• Meat sauce
• Marinara
• Five-cheese Marinara
• More. . .

Finish Off Your Lasagna Dish: Here are some delicious ways to finish to fully enjoy your lasagna dish:

• With a sprinkle of grated hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano
• With a sprinkle of grated hard cheeses like Parmesan
• With a sprinkle of grated hard cheeses like Grana Padano
• Some cracked pepper
• Olive oil
• More. . .

lasagna courtesy of Openverse

The Present:
People all over the world, including the U.S. are enjoying their lasagna, every day!

The Future:
Let’s give thanks and enjoy lasagna this great year and in the years to come. . .

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Crepe Lasagna – Aix Creperie courtesy of Openverse

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