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Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
You get your part of the cooking done in 30 minutes with this gooey dish, so you can have fun while it bakes.

Ingredients

  • 4 c. medium pasta shells
  • 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
  • 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 c. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 1/2 c. KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Drain pasta. Mix cooking creme, basil, and Parmesan in large bowl; stir in pasta. Spread half the meat sauce onto bottom of 13- by 9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of pasta mixture and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella; cover with foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 30 minutes.

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

Yes, this Make-Ahead Unstuffed Shells 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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