NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 whole large egg

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil whole wheat lasagna noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.

• 2

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, browning until fully cooked.

• 3

  Stir fresh baby spinach into the beef until wilted, then remove from heat.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk the half egg and mix with ricotta cheese and dried oregano.

• 5

  Spread a thin layer of marinara in a small baking dish. Layer with half a noodle sheet, half the beef mixture, and half the ricotta.

• 6

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining marinara and topping with shredded mozzarella.

• 7

  Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.