NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef 93% lean

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Fresh spinach

0.25 large Egg

1 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 clove Garlic

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

• 4

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

• 5

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water according to package directions, then drain and pat dry.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer with a portion of the noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the fresh spinach.

• 8

  Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, ricotta, and spinach, then top with the remaining meat sauce.

• 9

  Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer.

• 10

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

• 11

  Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.