This idiot has made so many atrocious gaffes in the name of "doing it right" that it's utterly jaw-dropping. He has to be a troll, it's the only explanation.

The latest was when he dismissed Bechamel sauce (and meat!!!) in lasagne, apparently unaware that it's a requirement in most traditional forms. Instead, he goes for ricotta.

Lasagne is traditionally associated with Bologna, Italy. There are various kinds, including traditional meat lasagne and so-called "pasta verde" (using spinach noodles and certain other differences) common in the outer Romagna region. But all of these lasagne are united in their common use primarily of Bechamel and secondarily Mozzarella. Notably absent: ricotta.

How did ricotta get into US lasagne? Much of the US italian cuisine comes from far southern Italians, who presented Italian cuisine, much of it northern, through a kind of goofy southern lens. It's kind of like if England ate Mexican food only as prepared by Canadians. This same lens that probably gave us atrocities like pepperoni and risotto with cream in it.

In truth I myself kinda like ricotta in US style lasagne. But heaven forbid it be replaced with cottage cheese.