Sausage Pasta Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz pork sausage
- 16 oz mostaccioli
- 16 oz 1% cottage cheese
- 25 oz roasted garlic pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup light butter
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups reduced fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a frying pan brown sausage and drain. Stir spaghetti sauce and water into sausage mixture. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl combine cooked pasta, butter, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spread pasta mixture into prepared pan. Evenly spread cottage cheese over pasta. Spread spaghetti sauce mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over sauce.
- Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Sausage Pasta Casserole contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Sausage Pasta Casserole can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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