NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz Ground Beef (93% lean)

0.5 cup Marinara Sauce (no sugar added)

0.25 cup Ricotta Cheese (part-skim)

2 tbsp Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)

1.5 sheets Whole Grain Lasagna Noodles

0.5 cup Fresh Spinach (chopped)

1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated)

1 clove Garlic (minced)

0.25 tsp Sea Salt

0.25 tsp Black Pepper

0.25 tsp Dried Oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until the meat is fully cooked through.

• 3

  Stir the marinara sauce and chopped fresh spinach into the beef mixture, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.

• 4

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the grated parmesan cheese.

• 5

  Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling water according to the package directions until they are al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 6

  In a small oven-safe baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Place a piece of lasagna noodle (cut to fit the dish) over the sauce, then spread a layer of the ricotta mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 8

  Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining meat sauce on top.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese over the top.

• 10

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.