NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 large egg white

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a small non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until fully cooked, then set aside.

• 3

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodle in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cut the sheet into three equal squares.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg white, and the fresh baby spinach (finely chopped) until well incorporated.

• 5

  Spread 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a small individual-sized baking dish or ramekin.

• 6

  Place one square of the cooked noodle over the sauce, followed by half of the cooked beef and half of the ricotta mixture.

• 7

  Add another square of noodle, the remaining beef, the remaining ricotta mixture, and another 2 tablespoons of sauce.

• 8

  Top with the final noodle square, the remaining marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes until the edges are golden and the sauce is bubbly.