NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz 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 garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, then drain any excess liquid.

• 4

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, mix the part-skim ricotta cheese with the dried oregano and the fresh baby spinach.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Place a noodle sheet (cut to fit the dish) over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta-spinach mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers once more, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.