NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

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 whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with half of the salt and pepper, and cook until browned; drain any excess fat.

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef mixture and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

• 6

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the remaining salt and pepper.

• 7

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

• 8

  Layer with half of a noodle (break to fit), a layer of ricotta, fresh spinach, and meat sauce.

• 9

  Repeat the layers once more, then finish with the final half-noodle, the remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

• 10

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.