Italian Baked Ziti with Cheesy Crescent Pinwheels - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Have dinner on the table in less than an hour with this hearty all-in-one casserole.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (8 oz) uncooked ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Cabernet marinara pasta sauce
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach or kale leaves, stems removed
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
- 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dough sheet
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning and the salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir pasta, marinara and spinach into beef mixture until well blended. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
- In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning until well blended. Set aside.
- Unroll dough. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over dough; press into dough.
- Starting at short side, roll up; press edges to seal. With serrated knife, cut roll into 12 slices; place cut side down on top of cheese in baking dish.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crescents are golden brown and no longer doughy.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Spinach.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial...
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