This Pizza Rigatoni Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook rigatoni until very al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. To pasta, add 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan and mix to combine. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, milk, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Build the pie: Brush a 9" spring form pan with remaining olive oil. Spread bottom and edges with 1/4 cup pizza sauce. Standing the rigatoni upright, tightly pack it to fill pan. Spoon over ricotta mixture and press down with back of spoon to fill rigatoni. Repeat process with remaining pizza sauce. Top rigatoni with remaining mozzarella and parmesan, then with pepperoni.
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Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees F. Broil until bubbly and golden, 2 minutes more.
Why this Pizza Rigatoni Pie works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pizza Rigatoni Pie 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pizza Rigatoni Pie 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 6 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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