NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.1 oz whole grain lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh spinach

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.

• 2

  Boil the whole grain lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, draining any excess fat if necessary.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, fresh spinach, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper into the skillet, simmering until the spinach is fully wilted.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the dried oregano.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat and spinach sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Place a layer of noodles over the sauce, followed by a dollop of the ricotta mixture, and repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

• 8

  Finish with a final layer of meat sauce and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and remaining oregano over the top.

• 9

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and slightly crisp.