Broccoli Rabe Lasagna Alfredo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 1 jar Alfredo pasta sauce
- 8 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 jar roasted peppers
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Have ready a 9-inch-square baking dish.
- Add broccoli rabe to a large pot of boiling lightly salted water. Cook 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- Mix 1/2 cup water with the pasta sauce in a 1-quart measuring cup or medium bowl. Spread 1/2 cup mixture over bottom of baking dish.
- Lay 2 noodles on sauce. Spread with about 1/2 cup sauce, covering noodles completely. Top with 1 cup broccoli rabe, 1/3 cup pepper strips and 1 tablespoon cheese. Repeat layer twice.
- Top with remaining 2 noodles, cover with sauce, then add remaining broccoli rabe, peppers and cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until noodles in center of dish are tender when pierced.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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