NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Boil the whole wheat lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and lay flat on parchment paper.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until cooked through.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce and chopped spinach, simmering for 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is fragrant.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until it reaches a creamy consistency.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom, followed by a layer of noodles, a layer of ricotta, and more meat sauce.

• 7

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are sizzling and the cheese top is beautifully browned.