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Get ready to celebrate National Lasagna Day on July 29th! This delicious Italian dish has been around for centuries and is a favorite of many. Whether you prefer your lasagna with or without meat, cheese, vegetables, spices - the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating this mouth-watering meal. So why not take advantage of this day to enjoy some classic Italian comfort food?
<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'>Lasagna's Early Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest known recipe for a lasagna-type dish dates back to 14th century England, as featured in a medieval cookbook.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>17th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Italian Recipe Emerges</div><div class='timeline-text'>Recipes for lasagna with ingredients similar to the modern version – pasta, tomato sauce, cheese – began to circulate in Naples, Italy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lasagna Travels West</div><div class='timeline-text'>As Italian immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800s, lasagna became a well-known and beloved dish in America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</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'>Frozen lasagna became widely available in grocery stores, making this delicious dish accessible to anyone with an oven.</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'>National Lasagna Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Lasagna Day becomes recognized as July 29th; the day appeals to thousands of lasagna lovers across the country.</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'>Cook your own lasagna</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Lasagna isn't as hard to make as you think. Just layer the noodles, sauce, and cheese in a baking dish and then bake it until golden and bubbly. You can even add some protein like ground beef or sausage.</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'>Go out for lasagna</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for Italian restaurants in your area that serve lasagna and go give it a try. You'll be able to taste the difference between homemade and restaurant lasagna.</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'>Attend a lasagna cooking class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a cooking class that focuses on making lasagna from scratch. You'll learn all the tips and tricks to creating the perfect lasagna.</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'>Have a lasagna potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a lasagna potluck. Have everyone bring their own version of lasagna, whether it's vegan, vegetarian, meaty, or cheesy. Then sample them all and pick a winner.</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'>Host a Lasagna Night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your family or friends over for a Lasagna Night celebration. Make multiple types of lasagnas with different fillings and toppings and have everyone vote on their favorite.</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 delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Everybody loves the classic Italian dish of lasagna. With layers of pasta, cheese, and savory meats or veggies, it's hard not to love this tasty treat! Whether it's a traditional version with ground beef and ricotta cheese, or a vegan take on the dish, lasagna is definitely an uncomplicated way to please everyone at the table.</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'>Lasagna is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The great thing about making lasagna is that you don't need to be a master chef in order to create a great dish. As long as you follow a few simple steps and assemble your ingredients correctly, anyone can make a delicious plate of lasagna for all to enjoy!</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'>Lasagna satisfies all cravings</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're looking for comfort food, something quick and easy for dinner, or just want something new to try out in the kitchen, lasagna fits the bill. It's hearty enough for lunch but light enough for dinner, so give it a go and see what you think - you won't regret it!</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 means cooking pot</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term lasagna originally refers to the pot in which the dish was cooked. It has come to mean the charmingly layered meal that is cooked inside the pot.</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'>Lasagna was traditionally green</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Northern Italy, spinach was part of the pasta dough making the lasagna sheets green. This tradition is still preserved in some regional variations of the dish.</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'>Cheese was incorporated later</h3><p class='facts-content'>Early recipes of Lasagna did not include cheese. Cheese, specifically ricotta, became a common ingredient in the 1880s with changes in dairy production.</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'>Garfield - The Fictional Lasagna Lover</h3><p class='facts-content'>Garfield, the famous cartoon cat, popularized lasagna in pop culture. His love for lasagna made this dish even more popular worldwide.</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'>World's largest lasagna</h3><p class='facts-content'>Società Cooperativa Bilanciai from Italy set a Guinness World Record for the largest lasagna on October 17, 2012. The mouth-watering dish weighed a staggering 10,235.34 kg (22,569 lbs)</p></div></div>
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