Italian Vegetarian Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Italian Vegetarian Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A whole garden of veggies is layered in a healthy choice for dinner.

Ingredients

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/2 cup dry sherry or unsweetened apple juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
2 large zucchini, shredded (about 4 cups)
2 medium red or green bell peppers, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup fat-free or reduced-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and sheet of foil (large enough to cover dish) with cooking spray. Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package; drain.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat sherry to boiling over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, basil and oregano. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; drain well.
In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Place 3 cooked noodles in bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/3 of ricotta mixture and 1/3 of vegetable mixture. Repeat layers 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles, the tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly with foil, sprayed side down.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Uncover baking dish; bake 5 minutes longer or until top is light golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Vegetarian Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Vegetarian 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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