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==Lasagna in popular culture== |
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Definition of Lasagna- A sandwich consisted of cheese, sauce, and sometimes meat, between pasta slices. |
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[[Image:Lasagne 2.jpg|thumb|Lasagna]] |
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*Lasagna is the favorite dish of the [[List of fictional cats|fictional cat]] [[Garfield (character)|Garfield]], whose hunger for it is a recurring feature of the associated [[Garfield|comic strip]], [[Garfield: The Movie|movies]] and [[Garfield and Friends|children's television program]]. |
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*Lasagna appears in several episodes of [[Friends]], usually highly appreciated by [[Joey Tribbiani]] (an Italian), one of the main characters. |
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*In the movie [[Clerks]], the fact that Dante's girlfriend brings him lasagna at work actually sways his decision to stay with her. |
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*Singer [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]’s parody of the song "[[La Bamba (song)|La Bamba]]" entitled "[[Lasagna (song)|Lasagna]]" can be heard on his album ''[[Even Worse]]''. |
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*In the ''[[Seinfeld]]'' episode, "[[The Butter Shave]]," [[Elaine Benes]] refers to the airline passenger next to her as "Vegetable Lasagna." |
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*Lasagna is referenced in the [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] song "Digsy's Dinner", from their debut album ''[[Definitely Maybe]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lyricscrawler.com/song/40416.html |title=Oasis lyrics - Digsys Dinner |accessdate=2008-01-29 |work=lyricscrawler.com |publisher=Roy Russo }}</ref> |
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*[[Julian Casablancas]] of [[The Strokes]] has stated that lasagna is his "perfect meal".<ref>answer to "What is your perfect meal?" question, {{cite web |url=http://thestrokes.com |title=Extras |accessdate=2008-01-29 |work=Ask Me Anything |publisher=The Strokes}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 22:32, 7 February 2008
Lasagna (singular, pronounced /la'zan.ja/), also lasagne (plural, pronounced /la'zan.jɛ/), is both a form of pasta in sheets (sometimes rippled, though seldom so in Italy) and also a dish, sometimes named lasagne al forno (meaning "oven-cooked lasagne") made with alternate layers of pasta, cheese, and often ragù (a meat sauce) or tomato sauce. While it is traditionally believed to have originated in Italy[1], the recipe was also featured in the first cookbook ever written in England.[1], the claim is far from universally accepted (see the much earlier Roman use of "lasanum" below). The Italian embassy in London particularly speaks out against such theories.[1]
The word "lasagna" is derived from the Greek word "lasanon" meaning chamber pot.[2][3] The word was later borrowed by the Romans as "lasanum" to mean cooking pot. The Italians then used the word to refer to the dish in which what is now known as lasagna is made. The word lasagna or lasagne (plural) now simply applies to the food itself.[4] Most English-speaking people follow the Italian usage and use the plural "lasagne" to refer to both the dish and the pasta, but Americans commonly use the singular "lasagna".
Various recipes call for several kinds of cheese, most often ricotta and mozzarella. The classic Lasagne alla Bolognese uses only Parmigiano Reggiano. Many recipes also add bechamel sauce (besciamella).
A variant is Lasagne verde (green lasagne) which is the normal egg pasta with spinach added. Other variations include vegetarian or seafood versions of the dish.
Lasagna in popular culture
- Lasagna is the favorite dish of the fictional cat Garfield, whose hunger for it is a recurring feature of the associated comic strip, movies and children's television program.
- Lasagna appears in several episodes of Friends, usually highly appreciated by Joey Tribbiani (an Italian), one of the main characters.
- In the movie Clerks, the fact that Dante's girlfriend brings him lasagna at work actually sways his decision to stay with her.
- Singer "Weird Al" Yankovic’s parody of the song "La Bamba" entitled "Lasagna" can be heard on his album Even Worse.
- In the Seinfeld episode, "The Butter Shave," Elaine Benes refers to the airline passenger next to her as "Vegetable Lasagna."
- Lasagna is referenced in the Oasis song "Digsy's Dinner", from their debut album Definitely Maybe.[5]
- Julian Casablancas of The Strokes has stated that lasagna is his "perfect meal".[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c
Emory, David (July 15 2003). ""Stop the Presses, Lasagna is British!"". About.com. Retrieved 2007-04-23.
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Muhlke, Christine (1997-04-02). "A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names". Cookbook Shelf: Book Review. Salon.com. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "lasagna". Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
- ^ ""Lasagna: Food Facts & Trivia"". Foodreference.com. Retrieved 2007-05-04.
- ^ "Oasis lyrics - Digsys Dinner". lyricscrawler.com. Roy Russo. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ^ answer to "What is your perfect meal?" question, "Extras". Ask Me Anything. The Strokes. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
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