NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz ground beef (85% lean)

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground beef with minced garlic until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.

• 3

  Season the beef with sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

  Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and lay flat to prevent sticking.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, dried oregano, and roughly chopped fresh spinach.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with half a noodle (cut to fit), half of the beef, a layer of the cottage cheese mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and a dusting of parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.