The history of Lasagna: A layered legacy of Italian tradition

Lasagna, one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved dishes, is a comfort food staple known for its hearty layers of pasta, rich meat sauces, creamy béchamel and melted cheese.

The origins of lasagna can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. The word lasagna is believed to come from the Greek term ‘laganon,’ which referred to flat sheets of dough made from wheat and water. These sheets were cut into strips and baked, a technique that bears some resemblance to the pasta sheets used in modern lasagna.