Cheesy Baked Pasta with Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Cheesy Baked Pasta with Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen This veggie-packed dish is easy to make and stores well overnight, making for a fuss-free dinner during the week. Since it's sprinkled with fontina and Parmesan cheeses, the kids won't mind that it contains broccoli and baby

Ingredients

12 oz. bowtie pasta
1 bag broccoli florets
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 shallots
1 package sliced mushrooms
4 c. whole milk
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 bag baby spinach
5 oz. Fontina cheese
1 ⁄3 c. grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 ºF. Butter a shallow 3-qt baking dish.
Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain and return the broccoli and pasta to the pot.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and mushrooms and sauté until tender, 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes; stir in spinach. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the fontina and 1 ⁄3 cup of the Parmesan.
Pour sauce into pot with pasta and broccoli and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining fontina and Parmesan.
Bake until the cheese melts and is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
After completing step 5, let casserole cool for 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
On the night you'd like to serve it, remove casserole from refrigerator and replace plastic wrap with nonstick aluminum foil. Bake in a 425 °F oven for 30 minutes; uncover and bake until beginning to brown, 10 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Spinach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheesy Baked Pasta with Vegetables good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Baked Pasta with Vegetables 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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