Dishes
Lasagna: Italian comfort food, layer by layer
In short: lasagna is an oven dish of layered pasta sheets with sauce and cheese. There is no single lasagna: in Bologna it is made with ragù and béchamel, in Naples with ricotta, mozzarella and meat. At Benoti it is a classic lasagna with a pork and beef ragù.
The best-known varieties
- Lasagne alla bolognese (Emilia-Romagna): ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano, sometimes with green spinach pasta sheets.
- Lasagna napoletana (Campania): a festive dish with ricotta, mozzarella, meatballs and tomato sauce, traditionally eaten at carnival.
- And countless family versions, with vegetables, fish or pesto.
What is a ragù?
A ragù is a meat sauce simmered slowly until the meat and tomato melt together. The longer it cooks, the deeper the flavour.
Lasagna at Benoti
Our Lasagna is made with a rich ragù of pork and beef mince, homemade tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Real comfort food on a cold evening. See the other pasta dishes on the menu.
Frequently asked questions
Is lasagna a primo or a secondo?
In Italy lasagna is a primo piatto, a pasta course. Read more about the Italian courses in how Italians eat.
Which wine goes with lasagna?
A supple red wine with fresh acidity, such as a Barbera d'Alba or a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.