NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% Lean ground beef

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1.25 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup 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 (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat 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 minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano; cook until fully browned.

• 5

  Toss the fresh baby spinach into the skillet with the beef and stir until just wilted, then remove from heat.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese with a pinch of black pepper to combine.

• 7

  Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce on the bottom of a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 8

  Begin layering by placing a portion of the noodles on the sauce, followed by a layer of the beef and spinach mixture, a dollop of ricotta, and more marinara.

• 9

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mozzarella cheese on top.

• 10

  Cover the dish 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.