How Do You Define Lasagna?


 Slice of Life Challenge Day 4


I volunteer with a sweet charity called Lasagna Love. When someone needs a meal, for whatever reason - hard times, sickness, job loss, etc. - they contact Lasagna Love who pairs them with a local volunteer through their online portal.  Recipients let volunteers know if they have any allergies or food preferences such as vegetarian, no pork, etc. 

This month, the recipient I was matched with made a note, in Spanish, that she likes chicken and vegetables. Mmm. I reached out an told her that I typically make lasagna with turkey sausage and asked if that would be okay, and she asked if that was the only ingredient. I responded with the list of ingredients - lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, and cheese, to which she replied "the first option please." 

I believe I may be making this family's very first pan of lasagna! I'm debating whether or not to give her more information on lasagna. How do you define lasagna? Comfort in a pan?  Layered deliciousness? Maybe I'll just stay silent and let her family feel the lasagna love.  If you are interested in volunteering with this unique and belly-filling nonprofit, or if you're in need of a meal, please visit their website at: lasagnalove.org. 

Comments

  1. ClareMarch 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM

    Lasagna Love is a WILD but awesome idea for an organization. I hope the family will be pleasantly surprised -- there's not much not to like about lasagna (wide strips of pasta cooked and layered with meat or vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce.)

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  2. TraceyMarch 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    It seems like lasagna has become a universal symbol of comfort food, but there you go. I'm sure you converted another disciple! Thanks for the link.

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  3. Tracy BroschMarch 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love this and wish it existed in my area... googling now!

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