Cooked lasagna noodles

Cooked lasagna noodles

130 kcal per 100 g

Category: Cereals and Grains

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 130 kcal
Protein 5g
Carbohydrates 25g
Sugars 1g
Total fats 1.1g
Saturated fats 0.3g
Fiber 1.5g

Vitamins and minerals

Folate 16mcg
Iron 1.2mg
Potassium 70mg
Vitamin B2 0.05mg

Description

Cooked lasagna noodles are wide, flat pasta sheets traditionally used to prepare the famous lasagna, a classic Italian dish. These sheets are made from wheat flour and water, and when cooked, they become soft and flexible, making them easy to use for layering with other ingredients such as sauces, meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

The origin of lasagna dates back to ancient Rome, although its modern version is typically Italian, especially from the Emilia-Romagna region. Cooked lasagna noodles are the essential base for this preparation, although they can also be used in other recipes that require layers of soft pasta.

From a nutritional standpoint, cooked lasagna noodles primarily provide carbohydrates, which are necessary for energy, and contain small amounts of protein and fiber, depending on the type of flour used. Furthermore, they are versatile and adapt to a wide variety of culinary preparations.

In different Hispanic American countries, although the specific term fideos de lasaña (lasagna noodles) is widely understood, synonyms or alternative descriptions such as pasta sheets for lasagna or simply cooked lasagna sheets may also be found. Since lasagna is an internationally recognized dish, the original name or the term "lasagna pasta" is generally maintained.