Baked Ziti or Lasagna
Baked Ziti or Lasagna is a hearty, oven-baked Italian-American pasta dish featuring layers of tubular ziti or flat lasagna noodles, rich meat or marinara sauce, and a generous blend of cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. It's a classic comfort food celebrated for its bubbly, golden-brown cheese topping and satisfying, cohesive texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the cheeses and meat, while also providing a good amount of protein. A standard serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, offering key nutrients like calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the evolution of Italian recipes into hearty, shareable dishes in Italian-American cuisine. Nutritionally, the combination of protein from meat and cheese with carbohydrates from pasta makes it a very energy-dense and satiating meal.
