National Lasagna Day

In the United States, July 29th is National Lasgana Day.

Lasagne (which is the plural form of lasagna) are wide, flat sheets of pasta, and the name is also used to refer to the dish that is made with them.

It is not known how old the dish is, as it could date back to Roman times, or even further back to Ancient Greece, as there are similar names in both languages. There is even a 14th century English dish that is similar to lasagna.

Modern lasagna did not come about until tomatoes were brought back from the Americas, as they are an integral part in most lasagna recipes. The first modern recipe is credited with being created and published in Bologna, Italy.

The dish is made from sheets of lasagne which are then interleaved with layers of sauce. The traditional lasagna dish is made from ragù, bechamel, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, but there are many variants,. with other cheeses such as ricotta and mozzarella being used, and various different meats and vegetables being added. Flavourings such as wine, onion, garlic and oregano are also common ingredients, and the dish is oven baked to cook it.

Lasagna is a versatile and filling dish, with it being possible to make a recipe to appeal to most people's tastes. It is also the favourite food of the cartoon cat Garfield.