NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- A delicious food holiday with layers of noodles, sauces, cheeses
- CELEBRATED
- Each year on July 29th
- FUN FACT
- First printed recipe from 1634 is a vegetarian recipe
- VIBE
- Warm, inviting, festive
NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY
July 29 is National Lasagna Day and we encourage everyone to enjoy at least one version of the delicious layers of noodles, sauces, cheeses, and whatever else your heart desires in your idea of lasagna.
#NationalLasagnaDay
Lasagna requires layering using cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sauce to create a delicious blend of savory baked layers. Since lasagna is one of the oldest kinds of pasta, cooks have developed quite a selection of recipes. From vegan to seafood and dessert, lasagna fills recipe books around the world. Even the sauces come in a wide variety.
Many families create unique recipes that are passed down from generation to generation. Sometimes the sauce makes the lasagna special and sometimes it's the cheese blend that makes the dish special. Even fresh-picked tomatoes, onions, and herbs are often a cook's secret.
Cheesy Lasagna Facts
Lasagna was first made made it's appearance in the Naples/Emilia-Romagna regions. Interestingly, this pasta dish was made specifically for special events and holidays, despite the bleak time it was created.
The original recipe of lasagna didn't contain meat. In fact, the first recipe contained ingredients such as artichokes, eggplant, spinach, ricotta and grated cheeses.
The first printed recipe of lasagna dates back to 1634 by Giovanni Battista Crisci. The recipe was known as "lasagne di monache stufate mozzarella e cacio."
King Ferdinand II enjoyed "lasagne di Carnevale," the Neapolitan lasagna. This type of lasagna was made of meat ragu, small fried meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, and mozzarella cheese.
6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY
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Gather friends or neighbors to prep multiple pans of lasagna at once—some to bake immediately and others to freeze for quick future dinners. Try making alternative versions side-by-side, such as a classic meat ragù, a spinach and ricotta vegetarian option, or a gluten-free/dairy-free variation using zucchini slabs instead of pasta noodles.
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Visit a local family-owned trattoria or Italian restaurant to order their signature lasagna dish. Ask the chef or owner about the origin of their recipe or what regional style of Italian cooking inspired it.
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Lasagna is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Bake an extra pan to drop off at a local community shelter, deliver to a neighbor, or donate through community meal programs like Lasagna Love.
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Prepare an unconventional lasagna:
Dessert Lasagna: Use layers of graham crackers, cream cheese filling, chocolate pudding, and crushed cookies.
Breakfast Lasagna: Layer hash browns or crepes with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheddar cheese sauce.
Slow-Cooker Lasagna: For hot summer days, showcase a no-oven method using a slow cooker or a single cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
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Pick up a pair of Women's Red and Wine Socks in our Celebration Store to add to your National Lasagna Day Celebration.
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Share your lasagna mishaps, photos, and recipes on social media using the hashtag #NationalLasagnaDay.
NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY HISTORY
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