Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ann Taylor Pittman Cheesy Pasta Bake is the perfect comfort food that the whole family will enjoy. Jar marinara starts gives the cook a jump start on the recipe.

Ingredients

14 ounces uncooked ziti or mostaccioli
12 ounces ground turkey breast
8 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
Cooking spray
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red wine
5 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
6 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (about 1/2 cup packed)
2 tablespoons small basil leaves or torn basil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
Place turkey and sausage in a medium bowl, and mix well with hands to combine. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add turkey mixture to pan; cook 8 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from pan.
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and pepper; sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits, and cook for 4 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in pasta, turkey mixture, marinara sauce, and 1/2 cup basil. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9 –inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake at 350 ° for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese melts and begins to brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with basil leaves and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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 Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe | MyRecipes 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?

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