NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

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 and bring a large pot of water to a boil.

• 2

  Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, draining any excess grease.

• 4

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano, then stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and spinach, simmering for 3 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer one noodle sheet, half of the ricotta cheese, and a portion of the meat sauce.

• 8

  Add the second noodle sheet, the remaining ricotta, and the rest of the meat sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.