Palak Paneer Lasagna

 

 It might surprise you to learn that lasagna didn’t originate in Italy. Italy claims it was them, but they should only be credited for perfecting the layers and layers of the scrumptious dish that we call lasagna. It actually originated in Ancient Greece a very long time ago. Lasagna, or “Lasagne” is derived from the Greek word ‘Laganon’ which is the first known form of pasta. Laganon wasn’t traditionally lasagna like we know it. It used to be layers of pasta and sauce. Therefore, the name came from the method it was made, not for the ingredients it’s made with. Laganon used to describe flat dough that was sliced in strips. In Northern Italy, you’ll find lasagna with flat noodles and in southern Italy the noodles will be rippled. Here in the United States we use the rippled noodles. The ingredients Italians use in their lasagna will depend on the part of Italy their family came from. 

 Lasagna has become one of the crowning glories of the American-Italian dinner table with many layers of pasta, sauce, meat and melted cheese that come together to give your mouth an explosion of flavors. Lasagna is comfort food and it’s always good when prepared correctly. Lasagna preparation is not easy. Traditional lasagna is a carefully planned assembly. 

 Did you know you can make lasagna noodles in the dishwasher? All you need to do is put the noodles in a dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil and use the heated dry and sanitize cycle to cook the lasagna!

 A warm and cheesy lasagna dish is an ideal go-to meal for family gatherings and celebrations. When topped with grated fresh parmesan cheese and a glass of pinot noir, a regular lasagna dish on a Friday night is elevated to a gourmet meal fit for a king and queen.

The lasagna which I have prepared is a twisted recipe----an Indo-Italian fusion food! The iconic Indian Palak-Paneer is married to classic Italian Marinara sauce! And the outcome is awesome!

Method:

I used Gopi Paneer slab and cut thin slices.

Made a thick palak gravy as we prepare for palak Paneer.

Take one slice of paneer, spread palak gravy on it, make layers of this upto 7-8 slices.

On the top most slice, spread marinara sauce and bake in oven at 375F fot approx. 15 minutes.

Serve on a bed of Marinara sauce and garnish with some greens.