The term “lasagna” is thought to have derived from lasanon, the Greek word for “chamber pot.” The lasanon pot resembled the shape of lasagne noodles.

True foodies should take note that Italian Lasagne noodles are flat, while American noodles have sauce-capturing ruffles along the edges.  Foodie grammar buffs should remember that Lasagna is singular, whereas lasagne is plural.

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Learn more about the history of Lasagna at Wikipedia and Wisegeek. 

Try this classic recipe.