NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

1 cup zucchini ribbons

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 large egg

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh spinach

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until the meat is fully cooked through.

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce and fresh spinach into the beef mixture, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the part-skim ricotta cheese, egg, and dried oregano until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

• 5

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

• 6

  Layer the whole wheat noodle (broken to fit the dish), zucchini ribbons, and half of the ricotta mixture.

• 7

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

• 8

  Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the lasagna are bubbling and golden brown.