NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup Ricotta cheese (part-skim)

0.75 oz Mozzarella cheese (shredded)

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.5 cup Fresh spinach (chopped)

1 clove Garlic (minced)

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until no longer pink.

• 4

  Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir for 1 minute until wilted, then remove from heat.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese with the dried oregano.

• 6

  Spread 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 7

  Place half of a noodle sheet over the sauce, followed by half of the beef and spinach mixture, a dollop of the ricotta mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, beef, and ricotta.

• 9

  Top with the remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and grated parmesan cheese.

• 10

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