NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the lasagna noodles in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 4

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the beef and sauté until just wilted, then stir in half of the marinara sauce.

• 5

  Spread a small spoonful of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish to prevent sticking.

• 6

  Layer half of the noodles, half of the beef and spinach mixture, and dollops of the ricotta cheese.

• 7

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles and beef, then top with the rest of the marinara and the mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.