Four Cheese Baked Ziti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Four Cheese Baked Ziti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by MARBALET This is a creamy, baked pasta dish with four cheeses - provolone, mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan. It is rich, and very filling. Serve with a green salad.

Ingredients

2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks, beaten
8 ounces ziti pasta
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, bring half-and-half, basil, and crushed red pepper to a simmer in a heavy, large saucepan over medium high heat. Add cheeses 1 handful at a time, stirring constantly until cheeses are melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in egg yolks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix in pasta. Spoon into prepared dish.
Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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 Four Cheese Baked Ziti good for PCOS?

Yes, this Four Cheese Baked Ziti 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 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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