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Get ready to indulge in some delicious and hearty lasagna dishes because July 1 marks the start of Lasagna Awareness Month! This month-long celebration was created to bring awareness to this beloved Italian dish that has been satisfying taste buds for centuries. Did you know that the first recorded recipe for lasagna dates back to the 14th century? It's no wonder this dish has stood the test of time with its layers of pasta, meat or vegetables, and creamy sauces. So let's celebrate Lasagna Awareness Month by enjoying all the different variations of this tasty comfort food – from classic recipes to unique twists.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>14th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recorded Lasagna Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded lasagna recipe appears in "Liber de Coquina," a medieval Italian cookbook.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1886</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lasagna in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first mention of lasagna is found in an American cookbook titled "The Boston Cooking School Cook Book." </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularization of Lasagna</div><div class='timeline-text'>After World War II, lasagna becomes more popular in America due to Italian immigrants spreading their culinary traditions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Frozen Lasagna Hits Market</div><div class='timeline-text'>Large-scale production of frozen lasagna begins, allowing everyone to enjoy lasagna at home.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lasagna Awareness Month Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Lasagna Awareness Month is celebrated as a way of recognizing and appreciating this delicious dish.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a lasagna cook-off</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to compete in a lasagna cook-off! Set up different categories such as traditional, vegetarian, and creative to see who can make the best lasagna. </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an Italian restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support local Italian restaurants by visiting them during Lasagna Awareness Month. Try out different types of lasagna and discover new favorite dishes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a lasagna-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family for a movie night featuring films that have lasagna as a main theme. Serve different types of lasagna for everyone to enjoy while watching the movies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a food bank</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use Lasagna Awareness Month as an opportunity to give back to the community. Donate lasagna noodles and ingredients to a local food bank to help those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a lasagna-inspired art piece</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make a lasagna-inspired art piece to celebrate Lasagna Awareness Month. Use different materials like pasta, cheese, and tomatoes to create a unique and delicious masterpiece.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lasagna is a crowd-pleaser</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Who doesn't love lasagna? It's a dish that appeals to all ages and tastes, making it the perfect meal for any gathering or dinner party. Plus, with so many different variations and ingredients to choose from, there's bound to be a type of lasagna that everyone will enjoy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's comfort food at its finest</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's just something about a warm, cheesy slice of lasagna that warms the soul and satisfies cravings like no other. Not only does it taste delicious, but the act of making lasagna from scratch can also bring back cherished memories and create new ones in the kitchen.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a versatile dish</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lasagna is an incredibly versatile dish - you can make it with traditional layers of pasta and cheese, or get creative with gluten-free noodles, vegetable layers, or even try a savory dessert version. The options are endless and always delicious!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lasagna Pasta is Older than Italy Itself</h3><p class='facts-content'>Lasagna pasta has a history that predates Italy's unification in 1861. The pasta, which originated in Naples during the Middle Ages, has lived through centuries of Italian history!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Longest Lasagna Ever Made was over a Kilometre Long</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 2018, Italy set the Guinness World Record for the longest lasagna ever made at 1,689 meters - equivalent to over 18 football fields!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lasagna was Likely Named After the Cooking Pot</h3><p class='facts-content'>Etymologists believe that 'lasagna' is derived from the Greek word 'lasanon', which refers to a chamber pot. The Romans later borrowed the term and used it to refer to cooking pots.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>World Lasagna Day is Celebrated on July 29th</h3><p class='facts-content'>While Lasagna Awareness Month starts on July 1, World Lasagna Day is celebrated towards the end of the month on July 29th, giving you multiple reasons to celebrate this delicious dish in July.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lasagna Varies by Region in Italy</h3><p class='facts-content'>Just like many Italian foods, lasagna varies by region. For example, Lasagna Napoletana includes mini meatballs, sausage, and hard-boiled eggs, while Lasagne Alla Bolognese uses a meat sauce and béchamel.</p></div></div>
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