NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 large egg egg

1 cup fresh spinach

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 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole grain lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet along with sea salt and black pepper browning the meat until fully cooked.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree and dried oregano then let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.

• 6

  In a separate small bowl whisk the egg and combine it with the ricotta cheese and fresh spinach.

• 7

  In a small individual-sized baking dish spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 8

  Layer with half a noodle half of the ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Repeat the layers finishing with the remaining meat sauce mozzarella and the grated parmesan.

• 10

  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.