NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 whole lasagna noodles

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

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

  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

• 4

  Add ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until browned.

• 5

  Stir in the baby spinach until wilted, then remove from heat.

• 6

  In a small bowl, lightly stir the ricotta cheese to soften its texture.

• 7

  In a small baking dish, spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.

• 8

  Layer with a portion of the noodles, half the beef mixture, a dollop of ricotta, and more marinara.

• 9

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles and beef, finishing with the mozzarella cheese on top.

• 10

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