10. India
Lasagna is a favorite Indian dish, not least because the population is largely vegetarian and you can use so many vegetable substitutes, such as lentils, spinach and sweet pumpkin with carrots, instead of meat. In fact, many Indian recipes combine both meat and vegetables, such as lamb mince and courgettes, or boiled eggs, for example. To get that typically Indian taste, the trick is to fry your onions with cumin seeds before adding your meat or vegetables. Garlic, chili, and coriander should also be added. If you want to go the full Monti, add tandoori spices, masala, curry and bay leaf or any combination you fancy.
The lentil and butternut version works just as well with these flavors. You could add cinnamon if you prefer a slightly sweet taste coming through, and also aniseed to your spice mix when you braze your onions. The vegetable version is best enjoyed with more robust cheese combinations such as feta and a piquant Cheddar.