Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce

Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce recipe videos

Pasta Bake with Meat Sauce is a hearty, oven-baked casserole originating from Italy, featuring pasta (like penne or rigatoni) combined with a savory meat-based tomato sauce, often topped with melted cheese. It's a classic comfort food that transforms simple ingredients into a cohesive, flavorful dish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta and protein from the meat, with a significant amount of fat from the cheese and sauce. A standard serving provides a good source of energy, iron, and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 500-700 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Calcium	320 mg
Potassium	580 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Zinc	4.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a beloved 'primo piatto' (first course) in Italian-American cuisine, often adapted with local cheeses and meats. Nutritionally, it offers a balanced macronutrient profile, making it a satisfying one-dish meal.