NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

2 whole lasagna noodles

0.25 cup ricotta cheese (part-skim)

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the lasagna noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully cooked and no longer pink.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce and fresh baby spinach into the beef, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the dried oregano until smooth.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with one noodle (cut to fit), half of the ricotta mixture, and more meat sauce.

• 8

  Add the second noodle, the remaining ricotta, and the rest of the meat sauce, finishing with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 18-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the top is beautifully toasted.