All about making homemade lasagna

Abbondanza — Italian for "abundance" — is a bi-monthly column from writer Michael La Corte in which the author shares his tips for making traditional Italian-American recipes even better.

For as long as I can recall, my parents were "lasagna people," if you will.

Whether for a special occasions, a holiday or just a random dinner out, they would often opt for lasagna. This wasn't the case for me; I prefer a homemade lasagna on a holiday or on an weekend evening and I don't think I've ever ordered lasagna out. it's such a tried-and-true option, though and perhaps the most cherished Italian and Italian-American staple after pizza and spaghetti and meatballs.