NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3.5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.25 cup Fresh spinach

1 tbsp Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the whole wheat lasagna noodles in a pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and lay them flat on parchment paper.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic until the meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef mixture, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the finely chopped fresh spinach, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

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

• 7

  Place a piece of noodle over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Repeat the layer with the remaining noodle, meat sauce, and ricotta, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce, mozzarella, and grated parmesan.

• 9

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.