Pesto Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Lasagna noodles layered with pesto, ricotta and mozzarella cheese - a mouth-watering Italian casserole!
Ingredients
- 16 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 (7-oz.) container refrigerated pesto
- 2 (15-oz.) containers ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (9-oz.) container refrigerated Alfredo sauce
- 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, if desired
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; stir to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in pesto.
- In large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well.
- Layer 4 cooked noodles in sprayed baking dish. Spread 1/3 of spinach mixture over noodles. Spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture over spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with noodles. Spread Alfredo sauce over top layer of noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish.
- Bake at 350 °F. for 45 to 55 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cut into squares to serve. Garnish with parsely.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
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.
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