NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 large egg

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, browning it completely, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of a beaten egg, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and oregano.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of noodles and the ricotta mixture.

• 7

  Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.

• 8

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are lightly golden.