Pizzagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Pizzagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston The food mashup to end them all.

Ingredients

1 lb. lasagna noodles
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
7 oz. sliced white mushrooms
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
32 oz. marinara
3 c. ricotta
2 large eggs
1 c. grated Parmesan
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. pepperoni
Torn fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Boil lasagna noodles until al dente.
In a saucepan, add oil and onions and mushrooms until tender. Season with salt. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Add marinara and stir.
Make ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of sauce in a large baking dish.
Top with noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and a layer of pepperoni. Repeat 2 to 3 times, ending with mozzarella and pepperoni.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.
Let sit 20 minutes, then garnish with basil and serve.

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 Pizzagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pizzagna 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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