Lasagna With Ricotta
Adding ricotta to lasagna is popular in the United States and it stems from Southern Italy. This tradition reaches its apex with the elaborate lasagne con la ricotta which is enjoyed often, especially during Carnival time in Naples. It is a distinctly different approach than the lasagna preferred in Tuscany and other northern areas of the country. Immigrant families from Southern Italy brought ricotta lasagna with them when they arrived in the New World.
Baked Macaroni
Macaroni and cheese is a widespread and popular dish throughout English-speaking countries. Sometimes made on the stove and sometimes baked, the version made in the U.S., with cheddar cheese, originates in England.But baked pasta casseroles are, of course, very Italian as well, existing in countless variations and usually incorporating cheese. This baked macaroni in a besciamella (simple white sauce) and cheese sauce is topped with bread crumbs before baking, for extra golden-brown crunch.
