NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground Italian turkey sausage

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 large egg

1 cup sliced zucchini

2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the lasagna noodle in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and cut into three equal pieces.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and turkey sausage until the meat is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of a whisked egg, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, stirring until smooth.

• 5

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

• 6

  Place one piece of the cut noodle over the sauce, followed by a layer of cooked sausage, raw zucchini slices, a dollop of the ricotta mixture, and more marinara.

• 7

  Repeat the layers once more, then top with the final noodle piece, the remaining marinara sauce, and the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.