NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp liquid egg whites

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.

• 4

  Season the cooked beef with the garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, liquid egg whites, dried oregano, and the fresh baby spinach.

• 6

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

• 7

  Layer half of a noodle sheet (broken to fit), a portion of the beef, a layer of the ricotta mixture, and more sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of marinara sauce.

• 9

  Top the assembly with the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

• 10

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