NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1.5 sheets brown rice lasagna noodles

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

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

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into small crumbles.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper into the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach is evenly distributed.

• 6

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

• 7

  Place a portion of the noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta-spinach mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers once more, finishing with the remaining meat sauce.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.