Sandy's Primavera Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sandy's Primavera Casserole
Servings: 6
Dinner

This Sandy's Primavera Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by SandyG Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables for the ones used here.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shaped pasta such as gemilli, fusilli, or rotelle
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 large yellow squash, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, halved
  • 6 asparagus spears, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, squash, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until pepper is crisp-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add snap peas and asparagus and cook, stirring, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 2 minutes more.
  4. Put flour and salt in a bowl and whisk in milk until smooth. Add flour mixture to skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is lightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Pour mixture over pasta and stir in tomatoes, 3/4 cup parmesan, and basil. Transfer to prepared baking dish and sprinkle with panko and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan. Bake until top is lightly golden and sauce is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Sandy's Primavera Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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