NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup Ricotta cheese (part-skim)

0.5 oz Mozzarella cheese (shredded)

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup Fresh spinach

1 tsp 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 (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the lasagna noodles in a pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside on parchment paper to prevent sticking.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to the skillet, cooking until the meat is fully browned.

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce and fresh spinach into the beef mixture, simmering until the spinach is wilted.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until smooth and creamy.

• 7

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

• 8

  Place a layer of noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of ricotta and more meat sauce.

• 9

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 10

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