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Oven-baked spaghetti with beef bolognese sauce and cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Baked Spaghetti Bolognese (250 g) has 400 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 53.8 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
400
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
53.8g
· 20% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 18% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 675 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Baked Spaghetti Bolognese is spaghetti tossed with meat-based Bolognese sauce, topped with cheese and baked until hot and golden. It turns a pasta-and-sauce meal into a casserole-style dish that can be sliced or served by the spoonful.
Make Baked Spaghetti Bolognese by combining cooked spaghetti with Bolognese sauce, transferring it to a baking dish, and topping it with cheese. Bake until the centre is hot and the cheese is melted and browned.
Yes, cook the spaghetti before baking Baked Spaghetti Bolognese. Drain it while still firm, since it will continue softening in the oven as it absorbs some sauce; fully tender pasta can turn mushy after baking.
Baked Spaghetti Bolognese often turns out dry when the pasta has too little sauce or spends too long in the oven. Coat the spaghetti thoroughly before baking, and cover the dish for part of the cooking time if the top browns too quickly.
Yes, you can assemble Baked Spaghetti Bolognese ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Keep it covered, then bake until the centre is hot; a chilled dish may need extra time in the oven compared with one baked straight after assembly.
Mozzarella is a good choice for a stretchy topping on Baked Spaghetti Bolognese, while Parmesan adds a sharper, savoury flavour. Use either alone or combine them, and sprinkle some cheese through the pasta if you want cheesy portions throughout.
Leftover Baked Spaghetti Bolognese keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need until hot throughout; a splash of water or sauce can help loosen the pasta.
Yes, Baked Spaghetti Bolognese can be frozen, though the spaghetti may soften slightly after thawing. Cool it first, pack it in airtight portions, and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating until hot throughout.
Serve Baked Spaghetti Bolognese with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. Their freshness balances the rich meat sauce and melted cheese, and garlic bread is another familiar option if you want a more filling meal.
Baked Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian-inspired adaptation rather than a classic dish from Bologna. Bolognese sauce originates in the city, where it is traditionally paired with fresh egg pasta; baking it with spaghetti and cheese is a different preparation.
Vitamins
B12
0.88µg · 37% DV
B2
0.33mg · 25% DV
B5
0.95mg · 19% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Sodium
675mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
205mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
450mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 400 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Baked Spaghetti Bolognese combines spaghetti with a beef-and-tomato Bolognese sauce, then finishes it in the oven with cheese. It draws on the Italian ragù tradition, though baking the pasta with cheese is a familiar, adaptable casserole-style preparation rather than a single fixed recipe.
The top turns golden while the pasta beneath stays tender and coated in sauce. Serve it hot as a main course, often with a green salad or vegetables to balance the richness. The pasta supplies most of its carbohydrates, while the beef adds protein; a serving has 7.2 g protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, use less cheese and add vegetables such as mushrooms or courgette to the sauce.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.