NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 large egg whites

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh spinach

0.25 tsp garlic powder

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 non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through, then drain any excess fat.

• 3

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 4

  Finely chop the fresh spinach and place it in a small bowl with the ricotta cheese, egg whites, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined.

• 5

  Boil the whole wheat lasagna noodles in a pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and lay them flat on a piece of parchment paper.

• 6

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

• 7

  Place a piece of noodle on top (cut to fit the dish), followed by half of the ricotta and spinach mixture, and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layer with the remaining noodle and ricotta mixture, finishing with the rest of the meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.