Baked Pasta with Turkey, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Baked Pasta with Turkey, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia This delicious day-after (Thanksgiving) dish is no secondhand supper.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. plum tomatoes
1 large yellow onion
2 clove garlic
4 c. marinara sauce
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 c. shredded cooked turkey
1 lb. cavatappi or orecchiette pasta
1 c. fresh basil leaves
3/4 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; add plum tomatoes, onion, and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until tomatoes soften. Stir in marinara sauce and red pepper flakes; continue to simmer 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in turkey.
Add pasta to boiling water and cook until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the recommended time on the package. Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 cups of the sauce.
Grease a 3-quart baking dish with extra-virgin olive oil. Layer some of the pasta in dish, then some of the remaining sauce, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella on top. Bake 25 minutes, until top is golden and pasta is crisp on edges.

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

Is Baked Pasta with Turkey, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Pasta with Turkey, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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