Lasagna!

Lasagna appeals to the eye as well as the taste buds. Making lasagna a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld and give exceptional flavor.

There are several varieties of Lasagna, which include meat lasagnas, vegetable lasagnas and even dessert lasagnas. What makes this dish distinct are the noodles ~ Lasagna noodles are wide, rather thick noodles and often have a wavy ridge along one or both sides.

Traditional lasagna usually includes Italian sausage, tomatoes, and at least three different cheese varieties, one of which is Ricotta cheese. You can also make delightful seafood lasagna by just substituting the meat with shrimp, scallops or crab meat. Using leftover chicken or turkey makes a delightful Lasagna as well. A quick and easy Lasagna is made with ground beef.

Do not think you must have meat in your Lasagna dish. Vegetable Lasagna blends vegetables of your choice with the traditional noodles, cheeses and spices and is quite delicious!

For a vegan-style lasagna, try Tofu in place of the cheeses, then blend the typical spices; garlic, oregano, basil, and thyme with veggies of your choice. This also makes a very pretty dish for serving as well as appeals to your taste buds.

To serve Lasagna in a unique fashion, try making Lasagna Rolls. Take the major ingredient in your lasagna recipe; roll it inside the precooked lasagna noodle, spread your cheeses over your completed rolls, then smother with your marinara sauce. If possible, refrigerate overnight, and just heat and serve the next day.

No-Noodle Lasagna