italian · Restaurant plate
How many calories in a plate of white sauce pasta?
About 780 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Calories come primarily from refined carbohydrates in the pasta and high fat content in the heavy cream and butter used for the sauce. Cheese adds additional saturated fat and calories to the dish.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked, 140 g | 220 kcal | 8 g | 43 g | 1 g |
| Heavy Cream Sauce | 1/2 cup, 120 g | 520 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 55 g |
| Parmesan Cheese | 2 tbsp, 10 g | 43 kcal | 4 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 270 g | 783 kcal | 15 g | 47 g | 59 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream−250 kcal
- Add grilled chicken breast4 oz+180 kcal
- Use zucchini noodles instead of pasta−180 kcal
- Add extra parmesan cheese1 oz+110 kcal