Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Lasagna is an absolute classic of Italian cuisine that has taken the world by storm. In fact, Americans even dedicate a national day to celebrating this beloved pasta dish. But how do you make it the right way? What’s the deal with green pasta in the recipe? What’s the authentic version? We’ll share real pro tips with you, explore the true origins of the dish, and reveal how the English tried to claim lasagna as their own creation.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Bolognese cuisine
01:27 The ragù
03:13 The pasta
04:13 The origins of Lasagna
05:10 Cooking the pasta
05:43 The Béchamel sauce
06:32 The layers
07:33 Outro
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
THUMBNAIL
IMAGO/Depositphotos
#dweuromaxx #lasagna #italy
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Lasagna is an absolute classic of Italian cuisine that has taken the world by storm. In fact, Americans even dedicate a national day to celebrating this beloved pasta dish. But how do you make it the right way? What’s the deal with green pasta in the recipe? What’s the authentic version? We’ll share real pro tips with you, explore the true origins of the dish, and reveal how the English tried to claim lasagna as their own creation.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Bolognese cuisine
01:27 The ragù
03:13 The pasta
04:13 The origins of Lasagna
05:10 Cooking the pasta
05:43 The Béchamel sauce
06:32 The layers
07:33 Outro
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus
THUMBNAIL
IMAGO/Depositphotos
#dweuromaxx #lasagna #italy
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DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
