NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 large egg white

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp grated parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodle in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato puree, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg white, and fresh spinach until the mixture is well incorporated.

• 6

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

• 7

  Place the lasagna noodle (cut in half to fit) over the sauce, followed by the ricotta and spinach mixture, then the remaining meat sauce.

• 8

  Top the assembly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the sauce are bubbling.