NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1.5 sheets whole-grain lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby 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

  Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, browning the meat until fully cooked.

• 5

  Stir in the baby spinach and cook just until wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with half a noodle (cut to fit), half of the beef and spinach mixture, and half of the ricotta cheese.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with another noodle piece, the remaining beef, and ricotta.

• 9

  Top with the final noodle piece, the remaining marinara sauce, and the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 10

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.