NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.5 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp diced yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked.

• 4

  Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the fresh baby spinach, mixing well.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Place a piece of lasagna noodle over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta-spinach mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.

• 11

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.