Lasaña (en. Lasagna)

/laˈsaɲa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Italian food that consists of layers of pasta interspersed with meat, sauce, and cheese.
I prepared a meat lasagna for dinner.
Prepare una lasaña de carne para la cena.
A dish that can be made with various combinations of ingredients.
Lasagna can be vegetarian or seafood-based.
La lasaña puede ser vegetariana o de mariscos.
It is a very popular dish at family gatherings.
We always make lasagna on birthdays.
Siempre hacemos lasaña en los cumpleaños.

Etymology

From the Italian 'lasagna', which in turn comes from the Greek 'lasagna', meaning 'pot' or 'dish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make lasagna
To prepare a dish of lasagna.
hacer lasaña
vegetable lasagna
Lasagna that includes exclusively vegetables.
lasaña de verduras
meat lasagna
Lasagna that is primarily made with meat.
lasaña de carne

Related Words

pasta
Food made from flour and water, essential in lasagna.
pasta
sauce
Condiment used to add flavor to lasagna.
salsa
cheese
Fundamental ingredient used in the preparation of lasagnas.
queso

Slang Meanings

Boost for something very delicious.
That movie was a lasagna of emotions.
Esa película fue una lasaña de emociones.
A dish that is always well received.
When I don't know what to cook, I always go for lasagna.
Cuando no sé qué hacer de comer, siempre opto por la lasaña.