Classic Meat Lasagna
Classic Meat Lasagna, or Lasagna alla Bolognese, is a hearty Italian baked pasta dish originating from the Emilia-Romagna region. It features layers of flat pasta sheets, a rich meat-based Bolognese sauce, creamy béchamel sauce, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in calories, fat, and protein, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the pasta. A typical serving provides substantial energy, iron from the meat, and calcium from the cheese, generally ranging from 500-800 calories per generous portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 315 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 26 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
Per 1 piece (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a cornerstone of Italian comfort food and regional identity, often reserved for special occasions or Sunday family meals. Nutritionally, the combination of protein from meat and cheese with the carbohydrates from pasta makes it a very satiating and energy-dense meal.
