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Love lasagna? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love lasagna, order chicken parmesan next (83/100 flavor match), then spaghetti carbonara and cacio e pepe. Lasagna is rich, deeply savory and tangy, and these dishes share that profile.
Chicken parmesan: rich and tangy, like lasagna, but crunchier.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 5 out of 5
- Savory
- 4 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 3 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 1 out of 5
- Smoky
- 0 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Italian American · pasta
6 dishes to try if you love lasagna
- 83MATCHChicken parmesanRich and tangy, like lasagna, but crunchier.Italian American · fried dish
- 79MATCHSpaghetti carbonaraRich pasta, like lasagna, but less tangy.Italian · pasta
- 75MATCHCacio e pepeRich pasta, like lasagna, but less tangy.Italian · pasta
- 65MATCHXiao long baoRich, like lasagna, but less tangy.Chinese · dumpling
- 62MATCHSpaghetti alle vongoleTangy pasta, like lasagna, but lighter and fresher.Italian · pasta
- 58MATCHMassaman curryRich, like lasagna, but less tangy and sweeter.Thai · curry
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Lasagna vs its closest matches
Lasagna vs chicken parmesan
83/100 flavor match
Chicken parmesan is crunchier (3 vs 1) and sweeter (2 vs 1) than lasagna. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, freshness and smoke.
Lasagna vs spaghetti carbonara
79/100 flavor match
Spaghetti carbonara is less tangy (0 vs 3), more savory (5 vs 4), less sweet (0 vs 1) and less herby (0 vs 1) than lasagna, and differs on 1 more trait. The two rate the same on richness, heat and crunch.
Lasagna vs cacio e pepe
75/100 flavor match
Cacio e pepe is less tangy (0 vs 3), lighter (4 vs 5), spicier (1 vs 0) and less sweet (0 vs 1) than lasagna, and differs on 2 more traits. The two rate the same on savoriness and smoke.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order lasagna
What it is
Lasagna is baked layers of pasta sheets with meat ragu or tomato sauce, ricotta or besciamella and melted mozzarella.
Ordering tip
It is rich and filling, so it shares well with a green salad and bread.
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What dishes are similar to lasagna?
If you like lasagna, try chicken parmesan, spaghetti carbonara and cacio e pepe. Chicken parmesan is the closest flavor match (83/100): rich and tangy, like lasagna, but crunchier.
What does lasagna taste like?
Lasagna is baked layers of pasta sheets with meat ragu or tomato sauce, ricotta or besciamella and melted mozzarella. Its strongest traits: rich, deeply savory, tangy.
What should I order if I want something like lasagna but different?
Try spaghetti carbonara: rich pasta, like lasagna, but less tangy. It scores 79/100 against lasagna on flavor.
How is lasagna different from chicken parmesan?
Chicken parmesan is crunchier (3 vs 1) and sweeter (2 vs 1) than lasagna. The two rate the same on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, freshness and smoke. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as chicken parmesan vs lasagna. Overall it scores 83/100 against lasagna on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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