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Rich Tortellini

4 servings
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This Rich Tortellini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Jazz up ready-made tortellini with a cream- and fresh basil-enhanced marinara sauce.
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 package frozen cheese tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.

  2. Meanwhile in 10-inch skillet, bring 1 jar marinara sauce to simmer over low heat. Stir in 1/3 cup heavy or whipping cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, bring to a simmer and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Pour sauce over tortellini and toss to combine.

Why this Rich Tortellini works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Rich Tortellini that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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 Rich Tortellini 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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