NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente; drain and cut sheets to fit your small baking dish.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and minced garlic with a splash of water until softened.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir in the marinara sauce and fresh spinach, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.

• 6

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese and grated parmesan together until well combined.

• 7

  In a small oven-safe dish, layer a small amount of meat sauce, a noodle piece, half the ricotta mixture, and more sauce.

• 8

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

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the pasta are slightly crisp.