Italian Pasta Bake | PCOS Meal Planner

This Italian Pasta Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Fresh celery, onion and zucchini swirl with Italian sausage in this quick-prep savory pasta meal.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 1/2 cups uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta
1/2 lb bulk pork Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 small zucchini, sliced, slices quartered (1 cup)
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in celery, zucchini, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to mix. Pour into baking dish.
Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on baking dish, and seal tightly. Bake 15 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Why this Italian Pasta Bake works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Italian Pasta Bake that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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 Italian Pasta Bake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Pasta Bake 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 4 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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