frásagna

Frásagna is a term used to describe a lasagna-inspired dish that emphasizes experimentation with structure, fillings, or cooking methods rather than a fixed recipe. It appears in online culinary discussions and among experimental cooks seeking alternatives to traditional lasagna.

In practice, frásagna retains core elements of lasagna—pasta sheets, sauce, and cheese—but introduces variations such as using non-traditional starch sheets (grilled zucchini, eggplant, or crepe sheets), diverse fillings (seafood, mushrooms, or plant-based proteins), and cooking methods (pan-searing, skillet finish, or no-bake formats) that differ from the classic oven-baked approach.

Etymology and history: The origin of the term frásagna is not well documented. It seems to be a neologism that emerged in online food communities in the 2020s, formed as a playful blend around lasagna with stylistic accents. There is no single canonical recipe associated with frásagna.

Frásagna is part of a broader trend of fusion and reinterpretation of traditional pasta dishes, alongside variations like veggie lasagna, seafood lasagne, and other layered casseroles.