NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 large egg white

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano, and cook until browned.

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce and baby spinach into the beef mixture, simmering until the spinach is wilted.

• 6

  In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese and egg white until smooth.

• 7

  Spread a spoonful of meat sauce in the dish, followed by a layer of noodles, half the ricotta, and more sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

• 9

  Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.