Spinach- and Cheese- Stuffed Pasta Shells - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 3 1/2 cups purchased marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 32 jumbo pasta shells, freshly cooked
- Additional grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Squeeze spinach dry. Transfer spinach to large bowl. Add ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, fennel, basil and garlic to bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper; blend.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce evenly over bottom of 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Fill each pasta shell with spinach mixture. Place shells, filling side up, in dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent st...
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