Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Torn fresh basil, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a bowl.
In same stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with red pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add cream; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, 5-8 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, goat cheese, egg and seasonings.
Stir rigatoni into meat sauce. Spread 3 cups into each of two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Top each with half of cheese mixture, then half of remaining pasta mixture.
Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Freeze option: Prepare casseroles without mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; freeze cheeses separately in resealable plastic freezer bags. Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 °. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165 °. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni Recipe 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 12 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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