NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.25 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and lean ground beef until the meat is fully browned.

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano into the beef mixture, then let it simmer for 5 minutes.

• 4

  While the sauce simmers, place the low-fat cottage cheese in a blender and pulse until it reaches a smooth, ricotta-like consistency.

• 5

  Boil the whole wheat lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 6

  Begin assembly by spreading a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of noodles, a layer of the blended cottage cheese, and a handful of fresh baby spinach.

• 7

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese on top.

• 8

  Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.