NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 sheets whole grain lasagna noodles

3 tbsp part-skim ricotta cheese

1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

0.5 cup no-sugar-added tomato marinara

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the whole grain lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and brown the ground beef until fully cooked.

• 4

  Season the beef with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in the tomato marinara and dried oregano.

• 5

  Simmer the meat sauce for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

• 6

  In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with finely chopped fresh parsley.

• 7

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

• 8

  Place one lasagna noodle sheet over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and another layer of meat sauce.

• 9

  Add the second noodle sheet, the remaining ricotta, and the rest of the meat sauce.

• 10

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

• 11

  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.