NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets brown rice lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

2 tbsp yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.

• 3

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

• 4

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

• 5

  Cook the brown rice lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with a portion of the noodles, followed by a layer of ricotta cheese and more meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

• 9

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has developed a beautiful golden crust.