NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% Lean Ground Beef

0.25 cup Part-skim Ricotta Cheese

1 oz Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese

1.5 sheets Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles

0.5 cup Low-sugar Marinara Sauce

1 cup Fresh Spinach

0.25 cup Diced 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 (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the whole wheat lasagna noodles in a pot of salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, browning it completely, then stir in the marinara sauce and dried oregano.

• 5

  In a small mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.

• 6

  In a small individual-sized baking dish, spread a spoonful of the meat sauce on the bottom.

• 7

  Layer with a piece of lasagna noodle (break to fit), a portion of the ricotta mixture, fresh spinach, and more meat sauce.

• 8

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

• 9

  Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.