NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 whole lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and cook the lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft.

• 3

  Stir the tomato sauce, fresh spinach, oregano, salt, and pepper into the skillet, simmering for 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

• 4

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the parmesan cheese until smooth.

• 5

  Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 6

  Layer with half of a noodle, a portion of the meat sauce, and a dollop of the ricotta mixture; repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

• 7

  Top the final layer with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.