This Cheesy Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 25g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice the zucchinis into thin, long strips using a mandoline slicer.
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Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
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Layer zucchini slices, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Why this Cheesy Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella works for PCOS
This Cheesy Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella delivers 18g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 25g of carbohydrates per serving, this Cheesy Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 51% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cheesy Zucchini Noodle Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 18g protein (21%), 25g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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