Lickety Split Alfredo Style Mac and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (12 oz)
- 1 cup matchstick-cut or shredded carrots (from 10-oz bag)
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 2 containers (10 oz each) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
- 3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (6 oz)
- 3/4 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 4 quarts water to boiling. Add macaroni; cook 4 minutes. Stir in carrots; cook 2 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Return macaroni and carrots to Dutch oven. Stir in broccoli, Alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spoon into baking dish.
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the butter; sprinkle evenly over casserole.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is golden.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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