July 29 - Lasagna Day

Apparently Garfield isn't alone in his love of a good lasagna! In fact, the baked layers of noodles, cheese and tomato sauce is one of the most popular choices on restaurant menus worldwide. Lasagna, which actually refers to both the pasta shape and the finished dish, originated in Italy, but has been adopted and adapted by numerous countries. Variations of the dish often include a variety of vegetables and sauces, using everything from turkey to pesto. The one constant tends to be the use Mozzarella cheese as the crowning glory. Check out this recipe for an amazing lasagna from Chef Tyler Florence. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/the-ultimate-lasagna-recipe/index.html