Saucy Penne & Three Cheese Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 13 1/4 oz whole wheat penne
- 1 lb ground turkey 85/15
- 24 oz traditional spaghetti sauce
- 1 lb fat free cottage cheese
- 3 tbsps egg substitute
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Cook penne according to package directions.
- In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned, pour off fat.
- Add pasta sauce and tomato sauce and heat through.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg substitute.
- In a 9x13" baking dish, sprayed with Pam, layer 1/2 penne, 1/2 cheese mixture, and 1/2 sauce mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle remaining Monterey jack cheese over top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Saucy Penne & Three Cheese Bake contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Saucy Penne & Three Cheese Bake can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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