NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

2 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

1 cup fresh baby spinach

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.

• 2

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

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully cooked.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef, simmering for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 5

  In a small bowl, mix the part-skim ricotta cheese with the fresh baby spinach until well combined.

• 6

  Spread a spoonful of the meat sauce into the bottom of a small, personal-sized baking dish.

• 7

  Place one lasagna noodle over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta-spinach mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the process with the second noodle, the remaining ricotta, and the rest of the meat sauce.

• 9

  Top the lasagna evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.

• 10

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.