NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked through.

• 4

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

• 5

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and the finely chopped baby spinach.

• 6

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

• 7

  Place half a noodle sheet over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta-spinach mixture and more meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

• 9

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

• 10

  Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.