A perfect summer’s day lunch or the ultimate comfort food for a cold winter’s evening; it is one of our favourite classic dishes.

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This wide, flat-shaped pasta is one of the oldest types and originated in Italy during the Middle Ages, with the first recorded lasagne recipe recorded in the 14th Century. The word ‘lasagne’ has an ancient origin, and comes from the Greek word laganon, meaning strips of flat pasta dough sheets.

So how has lasagne remained such a popular dish for so long? The pasta sheet, gooey cheese, distinctive sauce and meat is a delicious combination that is easy to make and can be extremely versatile.

To create truly tasty Italian dishes ensure you use the best ingredients and cookware.

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A dish that is constantly reinvented and reimagined with new ingredient combinations, why not reject meat in favour of colourful combinations of vegetables or salmon as a seafood alternative? There are plenty of online food recipes such as those found at http://food-tales.com/online-food-recipes/.

Here are five delectable variations on lasagne… and none include mince!

1 Lasagne with sage bechamel and pumpkin

Sacrificing meat does not mean sacrificing flavour, and this combination is proof! A delightful seasonal recipe of pumpkin and Swiss chard with a sage cream sauce and a blend of parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. This dish makes a dazzling entrée at a dinner party.

2 Salmon and parmesan roll-up lasagne

Although a controversial combination, the pairing of cheese and fish can be incredibly tasty.

3 Parmesan chicken lasagne

Chicken is the perfect alternative to minced meat for a lasagne dish. A lighter option full of protein, a parmesan chicken lasagne oven baked with garlic is a stunning dinner dish. Make a garlic butter creamy sauce instead of béchamel and include peas for a truly tasty lasagne.

4 Lasagne soup

When you crave the comfort of lasagne on a winter evening, try making a warming soup with tomato, sausage, lasagne noodles and cheese. Perfect for any cold day, this dish requires one pot, perfect for a simple mid-week dinner.

5 Roasted vegetable lasagne

Take the opportunity to add extra vegetables into mealtimes and create a healthier lasagne dish with roasted vegetables such as aubergines, courgettes and peas. Add peppers and tomatoes for a tasty and colourful lasagne dish.