NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3.5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup ricotta cheese (part-skim)

0.5 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)

1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)

1.5 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)

1 cup baby spinach (chopped)

0.5 large egg

0.25 cup yellow onion (diced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the meat is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.

• 3

  Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk the half egg and combine it with the ricotta cheese and chopped baby spinach, mixing until well incorporated.

• 5

  Cook the whole grain lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and cut into pieces to fit your baking dish.

• 6

  Layer the lasagna: start with a spoonful of meat sauce, followed by a layer of noodle, a layer of the ricotta-spinach mixture, and more meat sauce.

• 7

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

• 8

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

• 9

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

• 10

  Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.