NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 large egg egg

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until it is fully cooked through and no longer pink.

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef, then reduce heat to low to keep warm.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg and then stir in the ricotta cheese, chopped fresh spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

• 5

  Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to the package instructions until they reach an al dente texture, then drain them.

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce across the bottom.

• 7

  Place a piece of the noodle (broken to fit the dish) over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture on top.

• 8

  Add another layer of meat sauce, followed by the remaining noodle and the rest of the ricotta mixture.

• 9

  Top with the final layer of meat sauce, then sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

• 10

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.