Lasagna Pasta Pies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lasagna Pasta Pies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked medium pasta shells
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup tomato pasta sauce
- 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 can (12 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Jr. Golden Layers™ refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (10 biscuits)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, spinach, ricotta cheese and cooked pasta; cook 1 to 3 minutes, until hot and spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
- Separate dough into 10 biscuits; press each biscuit to 3 1/2-inch round. Firmly press 1 biscuit in bottom and up side of each of 10 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, forming 1/4-inch rim.
- Fill each cup with about 1/3 cup sausage mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lasagna Pasta Pies 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.
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