Lasagna Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms lasagna American [luh-zahn-yuh, lah-] / ləˈzɑn yə, lɑ- / Or lasagne

    noun

    1. large, flat, rectangular strips of pasta.

    2. a baked dish consisting of layers of this pasta, cheese, tomato sauce, and usually meat.

    Etymology

    Origin of lasagna

    1840–50; < Italian < Vulgar Latin *lasania cooking pot (hence, apparently, the contents of the pot), for Latin lasanum, lasanus chamber pot < Greek lásana (plural), originally, trivet or stand for a pot

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    Her onion and caramelized tomato paste hacks work well with the lasagna’s flavor profile, although before I browned my ground turkey, I also sauteed some minced garlic.

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    The answer is always one of two things: lasagna, or appetizers.

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    Try layering it into lasagna in place of ricotta, or pairing it with mascarpone for a richer, more delicate texture.

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    Whether they’re stuffed with brisket and “max” sauce, glazed in kimchi caramel, or tucked into a lasagna pan, the point isn’t purity.

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    Then came the lasagna, which disappeared in a flash.

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    Related Words

    • gnocchi
    • linguine
    • macaroni
    • ravioli
    • spaghetti
    • tortellini

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