NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1 sheet Whole grain lasagna noodle

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, browning it thoroughly while breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the beef mixture until just wilted, then remove the skillet from heat.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped fresh basil.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, followed by a layer of the cooked lasagna noodle (cut to fit).

• 7

  Layer half of the beef and spinach mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, and another spoonful of marinara.

• 8

  Repeat the layers once more, finishing with a final layer of marinara and the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is beautifully golden.

• 10

  Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with the remaining fresh basil and serving.