NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole grain lasagna noodles in a pot of boiling salted water 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 fully cooked.

• 4

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

• 5

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

• 6

  In a small bowl, roughly chop the fresh baby spinach and stir it into the ricotta cheese until well combined.

• 7

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

• 8

  Layer half of a lasagna noodle sheet, followed by a layer of the ricotta-spinach mixture and more meat sauce.

• 9

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.

• 10

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

• 11

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

• 12

  Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.