NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 sheet whole grain lasagna noodle

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Boil the lasagna noodle in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Cook the beef until browned, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until it is fully wilted.

• 6

  Pour the marinara sauce into the beef mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 7

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

• 8

  Place half of the cooked lasagna noodle (cut to fit) over the sauce, followed by a layer of ricotta cheese.

• 9

  Add another layer of meat sauce and the remaining noodle, then top with the rest of the sauce.

• 10

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.