Hearty Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Hearty Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cartons (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Quartered grape tomatoes and additional chopped fresh basil, optional

Instructions

Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray.
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; drain. Set beef aside.
In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, zucchini and carrot; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Transfer beef mixture back to pot. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and if desired, crushed red pepper. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs and basil.
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer with four noodles, breaking as needed to fit. Top with 1-1/2 cups meat mixture, 1-2/3 cups cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until noodles are tender. Let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with grape tomatoes and additional 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 Hearty Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hearty Slow Cooker Lasagna 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 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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