Creamy Skillet Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Creamy Skillet Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Lasagna's a family favorite, and this one's all mixed up! One pan, no separate cooking of the noodles, no layering and no baking make it extra easy.

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 oz. (3 cups) uncooked mini lasagna noodles (mafalda)
1 (26 to 28-oz.) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 (12-oz.) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 (8-oz.) pkg. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
Add uncooked noodles, pasta sauce and water; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 to 17 minutes or until noodles are of desired doneness and liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions and parsley flakes; mix well.
Spoon cottage cheese mixture evenly over cooked beef and noodle mixture. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend. Cover; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from heat. Uncover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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 Creamy Skillet Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Creamy Skillet Lasagna 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 6 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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