This Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray.
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In 10- or 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook 1 lb lean ground beef and 1 finely chopped garlic clove over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in half of the 4 oz quartered pepperoni slices and 1 cup of the pizza sauce. Cook 5 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.
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Meanwhile, cook 21 uncooked jumbo pasta shells as directed on package. Drain.
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Stuff each cooked shell with 2 tablespoons beef mixture; place in single layer in baking dish. Cover shells with remaining 2 cups pizza sauce, the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining half of the pepperoni.
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Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Why this Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells 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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