lasagna

Also known as lasagne

thumb| Lasagna, also known by the plural form lasagne, is a type of pasta made in wide, flat sheets. It originates in Italian cuisine, where it is served in a number of ways, including in broth (), but is best known for its use in a baked dish made by stacking layers of pasta, alternating with fillings such as ragù (ground meats and tomato sauce), béchamel sauce, vegetables, cheeses (which may include ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan), and seasonings and spices. Typically, cooked pasta is assembled with the other ingredients, topped with grated cheese, and then baked in an oven (): regional v

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Lasagna is a type of Italian pasta made in wide, flat sheets that is commonly used to create a baked dish by layering the pasta with fillings such as meat sauce, béchamel sauce, vegetables, and cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella. This layered dish matters because it has become one of the most recognizable and widely prepared Italian dishes, known for its hearty, satisfying combination of pasta, sauce, and cheese baked together in the oven.

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Typical values per 100 g · averaged across 4 products

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4NOVA · Ultra-processed food

Energy: 341 kcal
Fat: 10.5 g
— of which saturates: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
— of which sugars: 2 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Protein: 14 g
Salt: 0 g

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Commons category: Lasagne (layered dish)
carbon footprint: 1.6
native label: lasagne

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==Name== As with most other types of pasta, the Italian word is a plural form: () meaning more than one sheet of (, ; ). When referring to the baked dish, regional usage in Italy favours the plural form in the north of the country and the singular in the south. The former plural usage has influenced the usual spelling found in British English, while the southern Italian singular usage has influenced the spelling often used in American English. Both and are used as singular non-count (uncountable) nouns in English.