NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 sheets Whole wheat lasagna noodles

2 tbsp Part-skim ricotta cheese

0.5 oz Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 cup Baby spinach

1 tbsp Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F.

• 2

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

• 3

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef, stir to combine, and let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.

• 4

  In a small bowl, stir together the part-skim ricotta cheese and the dried oregano.

• 5

  Prepare a small individual-sized baking dish by spreading a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 6

  Break the whole wheat lasagna noodles to fit the dish and place a layer over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture and a handful of fresh baby spinach.

• 7

  Continue layering the meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and spinach until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is meat sauce.

• 8

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 9

  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 golden brown.

• 10

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