NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby 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 (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder until no longer pink.

• 4

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and fresh baby spinach.

• 6

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

• 7

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

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle and ricotta, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

• 9

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