NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 tbsp egg white

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.5 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 4

  Stir the baby spinach into the hot beef until wilted, then mix in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg white, and dried oregano until smooth.

• 6

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

• 7

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining noodle sheet, meat sauce, shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

• 8

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.