NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

0.25 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.75 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese

0.5 large Egg

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

0.5 cup Fresh baby spinach

2 tbsp Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  Sauté the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic in a skillet until the beef is browned and onions are translucent.

• 3

  Drain any excess fat, then stir in the marinara sauce and dried oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk the egg and stir in the ricotta cheese and chopped spinach until well combined.

• 5

  Boil the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 6

  In a small baking dish, layer a spoonful of meat sauce, followed by a lasagna noodle, half the ricotta mixture, and more sauce.

• 7

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

• 8

  Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.