Definition

A type of pasta dish made with layers of pasta, cheese, meat, and sauce, typically baked in the oven.

Example

I made a delicious lasagne for dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making lasagne from scratch?

I haven't, but it sounds delicious and fun!

You should! It's easier than it looks and so satisfying.

I definitely will — I love a good homemade lasagne.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lasagne comes from the Italian word 'lasagna', which is derived from the Latin 'lasanum' (meaning cooking pot). The word originally referred to the dish cooked in a pot, and over time, it came to denote the layered pasta dish we know today.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cooking pot ('lasanum') where layers of pasta are cooked together — that's how lasagne became a name for this delicious layered dish.

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