NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the whole grain 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 longer pink.

• 4

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

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, stir together the part-skim ricotta cheese and the dried oregano.

• 6

  Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, then top with a portion of the noodles (broken to fit), half of the beef mixture, and half of the ricotta.

• 7

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

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top of the lasagna.

• 9

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbly and golden brown.