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Oven-Baked Four Cheese Rigatoni Rosa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Oven-Baked Four Cheese Rigatoni Rosa
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Oven-Baked Four Cheese Rigatoni Rosa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
When the kids are clamoring for dinner, whip up a batch of this cheesy pasta casserole covered with golden breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. ricotta cheese
  • 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces)
  • 1/4 c. Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1 egg
  • .13 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. rigatoni or large tube pasta
  • 1 jar Bertolli® Four Cheese Rosa Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. Italian seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, basil, egg, and black pepper; set aside.
  2. Toss hot rigatoni with sauce in large bowl. Stir in ricotta mixture. Turn into 11- by 7-inch baking dish, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Bake covered 25 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Oven-Baked Four Cheese Rigatoni Rosa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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