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Pepperoni Pasta Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pepperoni Pasta Bake
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Pepperoni Pasta Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
It looks like your usual stuffed shells, but hidden under the cheese, pepperoni, and marinara is an ingredient that may surprise you. It's your secret to tell. Or not.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. part-skim ricotta
  • 1 1/4 c. zucchini
  • 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 large egg
  • Coarse salt
  • Pepper
  • 3 c. marinara
  • 7 oz. jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 oz. small pepperoni slices
  • 3/4 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, zucchini, basil, and egg; season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread 1 cup marinara in a 9-by-13-inch broiler-proof baking dish. Fill each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon ricotta mixture and arrange in an even layer in dish. Top with remaining 2 cups marinara, then pepperoni and mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake until sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Heat broiler, remove foil, and broil until cheese is browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Top with additional basil and serve. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Try our collections of 30-minute meals, easy recipes, and simple, slow cooker suppers.

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 Pepperoni Pasta Bake 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.

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