This Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta shells until al dente. Drain, then let cool.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together ricotta, Italian cheese blend, egg, and season with salt and pepper. Stuff mixture into shells.
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In a saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan. Season with pepper.
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Pour 2/3 of the sauce into an oven-proof skillet or baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top of sauce and spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with more cheese.
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Bake until cheesy and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with basil and serve.
Why this Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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
Yes, this Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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