Layered Penne Lasagna Bake
Layered Penne Lasagna Bake combines tender tubes of pasta with a rich beef-and-tomato sauce and a creamy trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked until the top turns golden and bubbly, it delivers comforting, cheesy layers in every bite—perfect for casual family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Penne Lasagna Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until browned; drain. Stir in the pasta sauce; remove from the heat.
- 4
In a bowl, mix the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and the beaten egg. Stir until well combined.
- 5
In the prepared dish, layer half the pasta, half the sauce, and half the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Calories 565.34 kcal High 28%
- Protein 35.92 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 32.89 g 12%
- Total Fat 31.71 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 18.07 g High 90%
- Trans Fat 0.31 g High --
- Cholesterol 167.45 mg High 56%
- Sodium 1173.61 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 8.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 591.38 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 688.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 285.96 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 2.99 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Layered Penne Lasagna Bake is made with 7 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lean Ground Beef, and Pasta Sauce. Each serving provides about 565.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Penne Lasagna Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lean Ground Beef, Pasta Sauce, Penne Pasta. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Layered Penne Lasagna Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 565.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Penne Lasagna Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Layered Penne Lasagna Bake healthy?
- Layered Penne Lasagna Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 565.34 calories and 35.92 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1173.61 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.07 g (90% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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