Lasagna, also known by the plural form lasagne, is a type of pasta made in wide, flat sheets, originating in Italian cuisine. 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 ragu, bechamel sauce, vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings, with cooked pasta assembled with the other ingredients, topped with grated cheese, and baked in an oven; regional variations of this dish are found across Italy.
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Origin Period, From (Year)Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks the oldest known written reference to lasagna, in a 1282 ballad transcribed by a Bolognese notary as part of the Memoriali Bolognesi. Origin RegionSourced to the subject's own account Disputed
Origin Period, To (Year)Sourced to the subject's own accountMarks the approximate early 14th century date of the first recorded lasagna recipe in the Liber de Coquina; the source gives only the century, no exact year. FAQs
What is the oldest known record of lasagna?
The oldest known written reference dates to 1282.
The oldest known written reference to lasagna appears in 1282, in a ballad transcribed by a Bolognese notary. The first recorded recipe was set down in the early 14th century in the Liber de Coquina, known in English as the Book of Cookery.
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WikipediaOrigins and history, oldest reference
Lasagna originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. The oldest known written reference to lasagna appears in 1282, in a ballad transcribed by a Bolognese notary
Origins and history, first recorded recipe
The first recorded recipe was set down in the early 14th century in the Liber de Coquina (The Book of Cookery).
Expresses Tradition: Christmas Feast Traditions, Article body
Another southern Italian recipe, lasagne alla pugliese, is also associated with a religious festival, in this case Christmas: it uses a capon broth in place of ragù, and is layered with veal meatballs, mozzarella, prosciutto, and Parmesan.
In Cuisine: Italian Cuisine, lead paragraph
It originates in Italian cuisine, where it is served in a number of ways, but is most often served as a casserole made by stacked layers of pasta, alternating with fillings that could consist of meat, dairy, vegetables, and sauces.
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