Pasta with cheese sauce

Pasta with cheese sauce is a comforting dish featuring cooked pasta coated in a creamy, cheesy sauce, often made with ingredients like butter, flour, milk, and cheese such as cheddar or Parmesan. It is a staple in American home cooking and Italian-American cuisine, known for its rich flavor and versatility.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the cheese and sauce, providing a good source of energy and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	750 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Zinc	2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a fusion of Italian pasta traditions with American comfort food preferences, and nutritionally, it can be adapted to include whole-grain pasta or reduced-fat cheese for a healthier twist while maintaining its satisfying appeal.