If you've ever tasted a melt-in-your-mouth, au gratin lasagne, you know it's a dish that calls for sharing. Behind the worldwide popularity of these layers of pasta interwoven with sauce, meat and cheese, lasagne has an ancient history dating back to antiquity.
Although lasagne was already mentioned by the Romans in their culinary writings, the version we know today really took shape in medieval Italy. In Bologna, the first manuscript recipes speak of layers of fresh pasta alternated with sauces and cheese - at the time, meat was a rare ingredient, reserved for special occasions. It wasn't until the Renaissance that lasagne began to resemble the generous dish we know today.
Over the centuries, lasagne has adapted to local tastes and traditions. In southern Italy, for example, it's made with ricotta, hard-boiled eggs and sometimes dumplings, but the alla bolognese version remains the most famous, with a long-simmered beef ragù and a creamy béchamel sauce, baked au gratin with Parmesan cheese.
Conviviality, generosity... Here are the best places to enjoy lasagne in Paris!
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Madonna, a friendly Italian brasserie serving comforting pasta dishes
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Sugo, the affordable Italian address for fresh pasta sauces
Sugo is the Italian address on rue Sainte-Anne, offering a short menu of fresh, homemade pasta at affordable prices, to be sauced to the last drop! [Read more]
Giovanna: a trattoria in Batignolles that smells of Italy
Calling all lovers of sweet Italian flavors. Head for the Batignolles district of Paris to discover Giovanna, the new Clan des Mama trattoria. What's on the menu? A colorful, relaxed setting, generous gourmet cuisine and delicious drinks for an aperitivo just like in Italy! [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Where to eat fresh pasta in Paris? Our best addresses
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Where to eat fresh pasta in Paris? Our best addresses
