Lasagna is a type of pasta, possibly one of the oldest
types, made of very wide, flat sheets. Either term can also refer to an
Italian dish made of stacked layers of lasagna alternating with fillings
such as ragù (ground meats and tomato sauce), vegetables, cheeses (which
may include ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan), and seasonings and
spices. The dish may be topped with grated cheese, which becomes melted
after baking. Typically cooked pasta is assembled with the other
ingredients and then baked in an oven. The resulting baked pasta is cut
into single-serving square portions.
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