Name: Classic Beef Lasagna with Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz ground beef (93% lean); 1.5 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles; 0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 oz part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup marinara sauce (no sugar added); 1 tbsp water; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 tbsp yellow onion; 1 clove garlic; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh parsley; 0.25 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the lasagna sheets until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3 minutes until translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles.
Stir in the marinara sauce and 1 tablespoon of water. Simmer the meat sauce for 5 minutes on low heat.
In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon zest.
In a small individual-sized oven-safe baking dish, spread a spoonful of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer with a piece of noodle (cut to fit), half of the ricotta mixture, and more meat sauce.
Repeat the layer with the remaining noodle and ricotta, finishing with the rest of the meat sauce and topping with shredded mozzarella.
Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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