NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodle

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 cup baby spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Boil the lasagna noodle in salted water until al dente, then drain and lay flat on parchment paper.

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked and onions are soft.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and chopped baby spinach, simmering for 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the parmesan cheese.

• 6

  In an individual-sized baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce, then layer half the noodle (cut to fit), the ricotta mixture, the remaining noodle, and the rest of the meat sauce.

• 7

  Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.