NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 sheet Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.13 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 large Egg

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Fresh basil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the lasagna noodle in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked through.

• 4

  Season the beef with half of the sea salt and black pepper, then stir in the marinara sauce and baby spinach until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, and the remaining salt and pepper.

• 6

  In a small personal-sized baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Cut the cooked lasagna noodle in half and place one piece over the sauce.

• 8

  Spread the ricotta mixture over the noodle, followed by another layer of meat sauce.

• 9

  Top with the remaining noodle half, the rest of the meat sauce, and the shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 10

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

• 11

  Let rest for 5 minutes and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.