NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 large egg

2 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 clove garlic

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

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until the meat is browned and fully cooked.

• 4

  Stir the marinara sauce and dried oregano into the beef mixture and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, the whisked half-egg, and the fresh baby spinach (roughly chopped).

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom, then place one noodle sheet (cut to fit the dish) on top.

• 7

  Spread the ricotta and spinach mixture over the noodle, followed by another layer of meat sauce and the second noodle sheet.

• 8

  Top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 9

  Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.