NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef 93% lean

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until no longer pink.

• 3

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer on low for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors.

• 4

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and the fresh baby spinach until well combined.

• 5

  Cook the lasagna noodle according to package instructions, then cut it in half to fit a small individual baking dish.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of the dish, followed by half of the noodle, half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, and another layer of meat sauce.

• 7

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle, ricotta, and sauce, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

• 8

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.