Ravioli and Zucchini Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Ravioli and Zucchini Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

For a change of pace, we've replaced standard lasagna noodles with cheese-filled ravioli. Let this dish cool for five to 10 minutes before serving to ensure proper slicing.

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
1 package frozen large cheese ravioli
3 tsp. olive oil
1 small onion
8 oz. lean ground beef
1 jar tomato-basil sauce
1 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with paper towels. Grease 2-quart ceramic baking dish.
Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling over high heat. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove zucchini to prepared cookie sheet to drain. Return water to boiling. Add ravioli and cook until ravioli rise to top.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned; transfer to small bowl. In same saucepan, in remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cook beef over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Stir in tomato sauce and onion; heat to boiling.
Drain ravioli; return to saucepot. Add meat sauce to ravioli in saucepot and stir until combined.
In prepared baking dish, arrange half of zucchini; top with half of ravioli, then half of mozzarella and half of Parmesan. Repeat layering of all ingredients. Bake 20 minutes or until hot in the center and golden and bubbly on top.

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 Ravioli and Zucchini Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ravioli and Zucchini Lasagna 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 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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