Lady Lasagna
Lady Lasagna
10585 Scripps Poway Pkwy. Ste. D,
Scripps Ranch
LadyLasagna.com
858-271-1144
Tucked away in the Scripps Ranch Marketplace is Lady Lasagna, a family-owned restaurant. This new fast food concept offers mouth-watering lasagnas prepared by Italian chefs. For them, making lasagna is an art, with completely hand-made pasta sheets.
The mostly take-out restaurant is very clean, with bright, cheerful colors on the walls. There is a small dine-in area with barstools and a table with chairs outside. Encased in a glass display are rows of warm lasagna trays, about 10 different varieties, and desserts. A spanking new stainless steel coffee machine serves traditional Italian or American-style coffee and cappuccinos.
The hostess, a sweet Russian girl, asked what we would like to order. We deliberated for about 10 minutes, asking her for vegetarian options. She was very patient and mentioned that everything is cooked on the premises. The young Italian chef then gave us a grin and a cheery wave from the kitchen. Maria, who was also helping, gave us details about the ingredients in each dish.
We ordered four large lasagnas ($9.99) that each fit in a 4- x 7-inch box. Each order came with a salad, drink and focaccia bread. The portions are deceptive. There were six of us dining together, four adults and my two daughters, Priyanka, 11 and Prajna, 7, and there was ample food for all!
While waiting, Maria gave us a sample of their unusual lasagna dessert to taste—Ricottina, with layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, chocolate and hazelnuts. Just a tad sweet, but very rich and delicious. My husband, Shree, sipped a hot espresso, Italian style with no milk or sugar, claiming it was “eccellente”!
The Napoli (tomato and basil) lasagna that they recommended was outstanding. It was mild, with a creamy tomato taste, a hint of basil and so tender that it could be easily cut with a plastic fork. It was our favorite, and the kids absolutely loved it! The Pompei lasagna was flavorful and slightly tangy with a sharp taste of red peppers. The Genova lasagna was green and creamy, with a very potent pesto flavor. For pesto lovers like my husband, this was a delight!
Our friends, Wendy and Tony Graham, ordered the Bologna lasagna. Wendy said that it was very different, unlike the traditional American meat lasagnas. There were layers of pasta and meat sauce with fresh bechamel sauce instead of ricotta cheese, with almost no tomatoes. Could add a bit more spice, our friends mentioned, but it was tasty.
We really savored the fresh ingredients, especially the pasta. The girls enjoyed the lasagnas and said they would eat it again. The focaccia bread was very good, and the texture was porous and crispy, with hints of rosemary. The salad was a simple combination of lettuce, tomatoes and corn topped with croutons and a choice or ranch or Italian dressing.
Lady Lasagna boasts unusual flavor combinations like the Portofino or salmon lasagna, which combines fresh and smoked salmon, or the Vicenza, with layers of bechamel sauce and cheese with tender asparagus.
The restaurant offers combinations of individual platters, kids meals, large combos and refreshing new desserts to suit everyone’s tastes. If you haven’t been able to savor some classic Italian lasagna, here’s a chance to pamper your palate!
Geeta Shreedar is a freelancer who lives in Sabre Springs.
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