lasagna

noun

la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə How to pronounce lasagna (audio)
1
or less commonly lasagne : pasta in the form of broad often ruffled ribbons
2
: a baked dish containing layers of boiled lasagna, and usually cheese, a seasoned sauce of tomatoes, and meat or vegetables

Examples of lasagna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The deep side walls come in handy for a variety of recipes, including desserts, roasted vegetables, marinated meats, lasagnas, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2024 Ranging from cheesy mini lasagnas to gooey lava mug-cakes, these recipes show that cooking for one can be quick, tasty—and fulfilling. Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 22 Jan. 2024 Since this lasagna is 5 layers, use a knife or kitchen shears to cut 3 of the noodles in half. Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023 This chip-resistant baking dish tackles everything from savory lasagna and bubbling casseroles to chocolatey brownies and other sweet treats. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023 This intense animal encounter comes after a black bear broke into a Connecticut home in October and stole a frozen lasagna from the residence's refrigerator. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023 Get The Recipe 19 of 35 Extra-Easy Lasagna For a stress-free weeknight dinner, throw this extra-easy, extra-cheesy lasagna in the oven (or make ahead and freeze). Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023 Adds dry-brining and butterflying and includes vegetarian centerpiece alternatives, such as mushroom lasagna and savory cabbage strudel. Dylan Moriarty, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 The animal then proceeded to raid her freezer, pilfering a frozen lasagna before escaping through an open window. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Italian lasagna, from Vulgar Latin *lasania cooking pot, its contents, from Latin lasanum chamber pot, from Greek lasanon

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lasagna was in 1846

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“Lasagna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lasagna. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lasagna

noun
la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə How to pronounce lasagna (audio)
: broad flat noodles baked with a sauce usually of tomatoes, cheese, and meat or vegetables

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