NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.25 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

2 cups fresh baby spinach

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground beef until no pink remains.

• 4

  Season the beef with garlic powder, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, fold the fresh baby spinach into the ricotta cheese until the greens are evenly distributed.

• 6

  Spread two tablespoons of the marinara sauce across the bottom of a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Layer half of the cooked noodles (broken to fit), half of the seasoned beef, and half of the spinach-ricotta mixture.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, beef, and ricotta, then top with the remaining marinara sauce.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted into a golden crust.

• 11

  Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.