NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.13 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic

1 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano into the beef and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese with the fresh baby spinach.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half a noodle, half the ricotta mixture, and more sauce.

• 7

  Repeat the layers once more, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden and the cheese is perfectly melted.