NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground turkey

0.5 tsp Italian seasoning

0.25 tsp fennel seeds

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp liquid egg whites

2 cups fresh baby spinach

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small individual baking dish.

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula.

• 4

  Season the turkey with Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring until the meat is fully cooked.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the turkey and simmer on low for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 6

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese, liquid egg whites, and chopped baby spinach until well incorporated.

• 7

  Cut the cooked lasagna noodle into three or four equal pieces to fit the dimensions of your baking dish.

• 8

  Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish, followed by a piece of the noodle.

• 9

  Spread half of the ricotta and spinach mixture over the noodle, then top with another layer of meat sauce.

• 10

  Repeat the layers, finishing with a final piece of noodle topped with the remaining meat sauce.

• 11

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

• 12

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has turned a beautiful golden brown.