NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Mince the garlic and add it to the beef along with the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Stir the fresh spinach into the beef mixture until just wilted, then remove the skillet from the heat.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and the beef-spinach mixture to create a hearty filling.

• 7

  Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 8

  Layer half of a noodle sheet (broken to fit), followed by half of the beef-ricotta mixture and a spoonful of sauce.

• 9

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, beef mixture, and sauce.

• 10

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

• 11

  Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are slightly crisp and golden.