"Spaghetti" Casserole II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 93/7
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 zucchinis
- 5 medium mushrooms
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz tofu shirataki spaghetti
- 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Spray a 9"x12" pan with coconut oil spray.
- Chop zucchini and mushrooms. Rinse shiataki noodles in a strainer with cold water. Pat dry with paper towel and set aside.
- Put olive oil in large frying pan or wok. Add chopped garlic. Saute for 5-10 minutes. Add ground beef and cook till no longer pink.
- Add in zucchini and mushrooms and cook an additional 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Add in marinara sauce and combine. Mix in shirataki noodles and combine.
- Put mixture into pan and spread mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in a 350 °F (175 °C) degree oven for approximately 30 minutes till cheese is bubbly or browning.
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 "Spaghetti" Casserole II contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Tofu: May help modulate estrogen levels in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 "Spaghetti" Casserole II 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.
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