NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan 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 tsp minced garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until cooked through.

• 4

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the beef mixture until it is completely wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Layer half of a noodle sheet, followed by half of the beef and spinach mixture, a dollop of ricotta, and a spoonful of marinara.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and grated parmesan.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.