NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

2 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup fresh spinach

0.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook the 2 sheets of whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tsp olive oil and brown the 5 oz of ground beef until fully cooked.

• 4

  Season the beef with 0.25 tsp sea salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, and 0.25 tsp dried oregano.

• 5

  Add 1 cup of fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted, then remove from heat.

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce across the bottom.

• 7

  Layer one-third of the cooked noodles (cut to fit the dish) followed by half of the beef and spinach mixture, 1.5 tbsp of ricotta, and a drizzle of marinara.

• 8

  Repeat the layer with noodles, the remaining beef mixture, the remaining 1.5 tbsp of ricotta, and more marinara.

• 9

  Top with the final piece of noodle, the remaining marinara sauce, and sprinkle with 0.5 oz of mozzarella cheese.

• 10

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• 11

  Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.