NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup sugar-free marinara sauce

1 sheet whole wheat lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat 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 the onion and garlic until translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and oregano; cook until browned, then stir in the marinara sauce and fresh spinach until wilted.

• 5

  In a small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until smooth.

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Layer with half of a noodle sheet (cut to fit), followed by a layer of ricotta, meat sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

• 8

  Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

• 9

  Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

• 10

  Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving.