a Japanese word used to describe a person obsessed with a certain thing. (usually used for manga or anime) She's a complete otaku; she's always reading manga! My dad is a sports otaku, he goes to every game. See more words with the same meaning: a nerd, geek, dork. Last edited on May 16 2011.
Contemporary Examples. 1  JOE, ONE OF YOUR RESTAURANTS, DEL POSTO, OFFERS A 100-LAYER lasagne, CARVED TABLESIDE. 2  Lasagna, which is also known as lasagne, is both the name of the dish and the name of the pasta. 5 Recipes for the Perfect Lasagna Cookstr.com February 24, 2010 Historical Examples
Step 3. Cover the baking dish and bake the lasagna for 30 to 45 minutes or until a visual inspection shows the sauce bubbling over the top layer of pasta and cheese. Covering the pan prevents the lasagna's top layer from browning too quickly while the middle is still cooking.