healthy beef lasagna with spinach and basil

INGREDIENTS

whole-wheat or gluten-free brown rice lasagna noodles (8-oz)

1/2 lb

lean ground beef, preferably grass fed

4 oz

finely chopped mushrooms

1 1/2 tsp

dry Italian Seasoning blend

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

1 tsp

salt

1 5 ounce package

fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup

chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish if desired

large egg

1 16 ounce container

part-skim ricotta cheese

1/2 tsp

ground pepper

8 oz

shredded mozzarella cheese, preferably part skim (2 cups)

2 tbsp

grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese