"Lasagne with poppy seeds." A dish from Friuli of lasagne with butter, sugar and poppy seeds, served as a dessert. In the south, unexpectedly, meatballs may be added.

Lasagne layered with pesto and béchamel sauce and baked au gratin.

Lasagne layered with pesto and ricotta cheese, topped with Parmesan cheese and not baked.

"Shitty lasagne." Yes! A piece of veal is sautéed with onions and then braised in tomato purée and wine. Lasagne is cooked and tossed with ricotta cheese and then topped with a spoonful of the ragù.

Lasagne with duck

Lasagne with artichokes. Artichoke hearts layered with lasagne, coated with béchamel sauce and baked au gratin.

Lasagne layered with a prosciutto and a sauce of mushrooms and tomatoes, coated with béchamel sauce, topped with grated cheese and baked au gratin.

Lasagne with vegetables

Lasagne with aubergines. Aubergines (US: eggplants) sliced, fried and cooked in a tomato sauce, layered with lasagne, coated with béchamel sauce and baked au gratin.

"Lasagne in the oven." A dish from Valle de Cordevole in the Veneto, traditionally served on Christmas Eve, of lasagne layered with a sauce of walnuts, raisins, apples and fig with poppy seeds.