NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 oz whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 large egg white

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

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 heat, brown the ground beef with the sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef and simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until loose, then fold in the ricotta cheese, dried oregano, and chopped baby spinach.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with a piece of noodle (broken to fit), half of the ricotta mixture, and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers once more, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and topping evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.