Definition

A type of baked dish made with layers of flat pasta, sauce, cheese, and often meat or vegetables.

Example

I made a delicious lasagna for dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making lasagna?

Yes, I made it last weekend and it turned out great!

That's awesome! What do you put in your lasagna?

I usually add ricotta cheese, spinach, and a lot of marinara sauce.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lasagna comes from the Italian word 'lasagna', which is derived from the Greek 'lasanon' (meaning dish or pot). The term originally referred to the type of dish used to prepare the layered pasta, which has evolved into the name of the dish itself.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special 'dish' ('lasanon') used to create layers of pasta — that's how lasagna got its name.

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