NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup Ricotta cheese (part-skim)

0.5 oz Mozzarella cheese

0.5 sheet Whole wheat lasagna noodle

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Baby spinach

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.5 tsp Olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodle in boiling water until al dente, then drain and cut into two or three pieces to fit your baking dish.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

• 4

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, then stir in the marinara sauce and remove from heat.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy.

• 7

  In a small oven-safe dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce, then layer a piece of noodle, a dollop of ricotta, and more sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, top with the shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.