Cheesy Sausage and Kale Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Cheesy Sausage and Kale Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Lasagna doesn't have to take forever. This insanely delicious version is super quick and simple.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 18-oz. jar good-quality marinara sauce
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
5 oz. (5 to 6 cups) chopped kale
1 8-oz. container ricotta
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1 Egg, lightly beaten
pinch of nutmeg
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 12-oz. ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large, deep-sided skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, crumbling with a wooden spoon until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Saute for another 5 minutes or until tender. Add sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute kale for 3 minutes, or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a strainer and press down with paper towels to squeeze out any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, stir together ricotta, Parmesan, and egg. Season with salt and pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir in wilted kale.
Spread a few spoonfuls of sauce in bottom of a small, deep-sided square or rectangular baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and cover with 1/3 ricotta mixture. Add 1/3 mozzarella and cover with sauce. Repeat layers two more times, ending with mozzarella on top.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Increase heat to broil; cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and brown on top. Let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesy Sausage and Kale Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Sausage and Kale 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 4 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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