This delicious recipe for a lasagna dip presented by Elettra Wiedemann and Jackie Aplers is the perfect way to celebrate National Lasagna Day. This unique recipe is a non-traditional dish that transforms a classic lasagna dinner into a playful appetizer.
This recipe combines one cup of ricotta cheese with a quarter cup of spaghetti sauce, half a cup of cream cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning into a baking pan. The next layer uses sliced mushrooms, spinach and basil topped with more spaghetti sauce. Next, add a layer of mozzarella cheese and cover that with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. This dish is baked at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
When the cheese is all melted, the lasagna appetizer can be served with fresh veggies like celery, chips, or crostini. To celebrate National Lasagna Day, this meatless dish is a creative way to indulge.
What's Driving This Trend
- Non-traditional Dishes
- Opportunities for restaurants to create unique, non-traditional dishes that put a spin on classic dishes like lasagna.
- Appetizer Transformations
- New ways to transform classic dishes into playful appetizers that are perfect for sharing and sampling.
- Creative Use of Ingredients
- Innovative uses of different ingredients that can elevate a dish and create an interesting flavor profile.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage Industry
- New opportunities for restaurants and chefs to experiment with recipes and create unique, shareable dishes.
- Snack Food Industry
- Opportunities for snack food companies to develop and market new, savory snack products, such as veggie chips, that pair well with dips and spreads.
- Home Cooking Industry
- Potential for home cooks to get creative with their recipes and try new things, such as transforming classic dishes into appetizers.
