Baked Rigatoni with Beef - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Baked Rigatoni with Beef is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Treat your family to a hearty and cheesy casserole dinner tonight with this flavorful recipe for baked rigatoni with ground beef.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni pasta (about 7 oz)
1 lb ground beef sirloin
1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
In baking dish, stir together cooked pasta, beef, pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with basil.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baked Rigatoni with Beef good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Rigatoni with Beef 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 8 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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