NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheet whole grain lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced 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

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

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is fully browned.

• 4

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and fresh baby spinach until well mixed.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with a piece of noodle (cut to fit), half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, and more meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a topping of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.