NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 large egg egg

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Stir the no-sugar-added marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese, egg, and fresh baby spinach until well mixed.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Layer one noodle (cut to fit if necessary), half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, and a portion of the meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce.

• 9

  Top with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese, then bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.