NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 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

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and minced garlic until the beef is browned and cooked through.

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano into the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.

• 4

  While the sauce simmers, boil the whole grain lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, finely chopped baby spinach, and 1 tablespoon of the parmesan cheese.

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Layer with a piece of noodle, a portion of the ricotta-spinach mixture, and more meat sauce; repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

• 8

  Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of parmesan cheese over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.