Know what’s on your plate
Lasagne
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 180 kcal —
- Protein 9.6 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 6%
- Fat 9.6 g 12%
- Saturated fat 4.2 g 21%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sugars 2.8 g —
- Sodium 235 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 2 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 1.6 mg 10%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.49 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Biotin (B7) 2.2 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.8 µg 33%
Minerals
- Calcium 104 mg 8%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 143 mg 11%
- Potassium 220 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 7 µg 13%
- Iodine 15 µg 10%
Similar foods
- Vegetable wholemeal lasagnehomemade106 kcal / 100 g
- Meat lasagneprepared154 kcal / 100 g
- Spinach wholemeal lasagnehomemade93 kcal / 100 g
- Lasagnahomemade126 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetarian lasagnahomemade139 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed lasagnahomemade153 kcal / 100 g
- Meat lasagnahome recipe206 kcal / 100 g
- Meat sauce lasagnahomemade157 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable lasagnahomemade112 kcal / 100 g
- Beef lasagnahomemade149 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lasagne
How do you stop lasagne turning watery?
Cook the meat or vegetable sauce until it is thick, and drain watery vegetables such as courgettes or aubergines before layering. Let the baked lasagne stand for 10–15 minutes before cutting so the layers set.
Do you need to boil lasagne sheets before layering them?
Most dried lasagne sheets can go straight into the dish if the sauce is plentiful and covers them; check the packet in case it specifies otherwise. Fresh sheets usually need no pre-cooking.
How long should lasagne rest after baking?
Leave it for 10–15 minutes before serving. This helps the sauce settle and makes neater portions that are less likely to slide apart.
Can you make lasagne ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble it, cover and refrigerate it, then bake it within a day; it may need a little longer in the oven when chilled. Alternatively, bake it ahead and reheat it until steaming hot throughout.
Can you freeze cooked lasagne?
Yes. Cool it promptly, cut it into portions and freeze them in airtight containers. Defrost in the fridge before reheating, or reheat from frozen until the centre is steaming hot.
How long does leftover lasagne keep in the fridge?
Cool it promptly and refrigerate it within two hours, in a covered container. Eat it within two days, and reheat only the portion you need until steaming hot throughout.
What goes well with lasagne?
Serve it with a crisp green salad dressed with vinaigrette, or steamed greens such as broccoli. Garlic bread is a familiar side, but a simple salad balances the rich layers.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-481 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
