NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 large egg white

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 clove garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until fully cooked.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce into the beef mixture and simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 5

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

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of noodles, half the ricotta mixture, and a handful of spinach.

• 7

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a topping of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly.