NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

• 4

  Season the beef with the garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, then stir in the fresh baby spinach until wilted.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and dried oregano until well combined.

• 6

  In a small baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Layer one noodle sheet, half of the beef and spinach mixture, half of the ricotta, and a portion of marinara sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodle, beef, ricotta, and sauce.

• 9

  Top with the grated parmesan cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.