Lean Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Lean Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Enjoy you’re your dinner with this cheesy beef lasagna that's baked to perfection - a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
3 (8-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup light ricotta or cottage cheese
2 egg whites
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook lasagna noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 °F. In large skillet, brown ground beef, onions and garlic; drain well. Stir in parsley, salt, basil, oregano, fennel seed and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg whites; blend well.
Spoon and spread 1/4 cup beef mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Top with half of cooked noodles, half of beef mixture and half of ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Bake at 350 °F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 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 Lean Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lean 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 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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