NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.75 sheets Brown rice lasagna noodles

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

0.5 cup Fresh spinach

0.5 oz Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small individual-sized baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the brown rice lasagna noodles in boiling water until just al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

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

• 5

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef, allowing it to simmer for 3-5 minutes.

• 6

  In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the finely chopped fresh spinach.

• 7

  Begin layering by spreading a spoonful of meat sauce in the baking dish, followed by a piece of noodle.

• 8

  Spread half of the ricotta-spinach mixture over the noodle, then add another layer of meat sauce and noodle.

• 9

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 10

  Bake for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese has melted into a golden crust.