Four-Cheese Gnocchi Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Four-Cheese Gnocchi Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rian Handler Fresh potato gnocchi means no boiling is necessary for this easy, cheesy dish.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 Asiago, shredded
1/3 provolone, shredded
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan, divided
2 (17.5) oz. packages potato gnocchi
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with butter. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt three tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly, until raw taste is cooked off, 1 minute.
To pot, add chicken broth and heavy cream and whisk to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Quickly whisk in Asiago, provolone, 1/3 cup mozzarella, and 1/3 cup Parmesan until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Add gnocchi to prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over gnocchi and and stir until pasta is evenly coated. Top with remaining cheese and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden, 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with basil.

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 Gnocchi Bake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Four-Cheese Gnocchi Bake 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 8 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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