Meat Lover's Lasagna
Meat Lover's Lasagna is a hearty, layered Italian-American pasta dish, typically featuring sheets of pasta, rich meat sauce (often a blend of ground beef, sausage, and sometimes pork), creamy béchamel or ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella. It's a celebratory comfort food known for its substantial, savory profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the pasta layers. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and calcium, but is calorie-dense, often ranging from 600 to over 1,000 calories per generous portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
Per 1 piece (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a beloved, indulgent adaptation of traditional Italian lasagna for hearty American appetites. Nutritionally, its unique structure allows for a dense concentration of protein and fats, making it a very satiating meal.
