Beef and Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Beef and Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen The sweet Italian sausage to these meatballs makes them moist and full of flavor, and the crushed red pepper flakes adds some heat!

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tsp. sugar
grated Parmesan
Fresh basil
Crusty bread
Green salad

Instructions

In a large bowl, gently mix together the beef, sausage, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined, and shape into 16 balls (about 1 1/2 inches each).
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning often, until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towel–lined plates.
Reduce heat to medium and drain all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, oregano and 0. 25 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water. Add the meatballs and gently simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 18 to 20 minutes. Top with Parmesan and basil, and serve with crusty bread and a green salad, if desired.

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 Beef and Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Beef and Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 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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