That's Lasagna

In the world of pasta, there’s one that can’t be beat.
And it’s made with zesty sauce, cheeses, and with meat.

Put some water on the stove; get it nice and hot.
Add wide noodles, fluted-edged, to the boiling pot.

Meanwhile, simmer your meat sauce. Nothing’s better than
what you’re going to prepare, layered in a pan.

On the bottom goes the sauce, noodles over that.
Then the cheeses (I use three). Never scrimp on fat!

Mozzarella, even Cheddar - what a cheesy mix.
No Ricotta? Cottage cheese can be an easy fix!

Layer noodles, sauce and cheese; Parmesan on top.
Then dig in; but once you do, it’s real hard to stop!


For Linda's "Pasta Paradise" Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Babcock Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM
I love lasagna and will often order it when we go out to eat. I make it and do not like Ricotta but will make it with cottage cheese. Kids don't like either of the above cheeses so it is mozza and parmesan . love phyl
Babcock Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 4:34 PM
I love lasagna and will often order it when we go out to eat. I make it and do not like Ricotta but will make it with cottage cheese. Kids don't like either of the above cheeses so it is mozza and parmesan . love phyl
Falotico Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 9:13 AM
I love pasta!!!!! great entry.. and my dear Andrea, you made me blush lol with your comment on The Right Taste..
Mehta Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Congrats on the third place win, Andrea
Devonshire Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 7:43 AM
Of the rules mentioned in the poem, there are only a few with which I disagree. I can't afford to pay for government health insurance and though I've always paid my taxes, I don't often like the way they are spent (abuses by government officials chartering private aircraft comes to mind). I do understand the need to conserve water during droughts; just hate seeing flowers suffer and die. And please take the crying babies out of theaters!! Love, Carolyn
Tideswell Avatar
August 21, 2010 at 2:31 AM
Mmmm, yum :P , congratulations on your win with your delicious pasta couplets. Hmm maybe lasagne for lunch today :) ~ Sharon
Chachere Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 3:11 PM
scrumptious. you sure do know your food when you eat it. (: ~Always&Forever Lynette
Roberts Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM
congrats on your win with this yummy poem
K. Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 10:54 AM
yay you won for this super yummy one, Andrea -- really enjoyed this-- i'm really hungry now-- want lasagna---congrats! hugs --nikko :)
Walters Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Ah, darn it... now I'm really craving Lasagna! Can I come to your house for dinner? Lovely, yummy couplets here! Congrats :D Hugs, Kris
Brown Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 4:52 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in Linda-Marie's contest "Pasta Paradise". Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
August 20, 2010 at 4:22 AM
sounds so oohhy good!!
Mannan Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 10:07 PM
Our mutual love of Lasagna seems lovely. Great poem. Many congrats for your win. thanks for the comments.
Devonshire Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Congrats, Andrea! Love, Carolyn
Johnson Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 5:17 PM
I have to quit reading and go and get something to eat. This contest is making me so hungry. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Congrats Andrea on your third place win in my pasta contest with this wonderful entry.. appreciate your constant support.. with luv.. ciao..
A  Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 4:54 PM
A WoNDERFUL PoEM 2 READ ANDREA, tAKE CARE & ENJOY YoUR SELF*luv~SKAT
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 4:46 PM
You did a great job on this poem even though you are a spaghetti lover Andrea. I loved the way you rhymed your recipe into a poem. Very clever and I am sure this will score. Love, Connie
Devonshire Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 12:57 PM
The cheese may be fattening, Andrea, but it's what makes the lasagna so hard to resist. And you're right about how hard it is not to indulge and eat more than you need. So delicious! Enjoyed your poem, dear, and wish you success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Anish Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Well, I'm going out with a friend for Italian food tonight and your poem whetted my appetite! Keep 'em coming! Yours Matthew Anish
Sweetheart Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Without really reading it Andrea.. thankxxx for supporting my contest.. saving all the reads for Friday.. luv..ciao..
Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 3:58 AM
Great idea for the contest ...Reads like a great meal ...Good luck..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Neels Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 1:02 AM
Now I'm hungry :( no lasagna in sight.. How about you courier some my way Andrea??? pretty please? great entry for Linda's contest, all the best.. love Wilma Ps: bad idea to read a piece like this at 09H45, lunch is a long way off :)
K. Avatar
August 19, 2010 at 12:34 AM
Oh yumm, yumm, yumm :) Now I want lasagna!! And haha I am not surprised anymore?? When I saw Linda's contest, lasagna was the one that I thought of writing about (haha well if I do manage to write anything) but this sweetie, is definitely a winner! -- hugs & eek let me try to catch up on my comments here ok then will email you later? :) -- nikko :)
A   Avatar
August 18, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Nice job Andrea, I knew you would cook something up.. lol.. enjoyed,..p..d
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