Pasta Puttanesca and Tuna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Pasta Puttanesca and Tuna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Create a Mediterranean-inspired feast in minutes by tossing together just three simple ingredients: cellentani (also known as cavatappi or double elbow macaroni), puttanesca pasta sauce and light tuna in oil.

Ingredients

1 lb. cellentani or other pasta
1 jar puttanesca pasta sauce
1 can light tuna in oil

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water as package directs.
Drain pasta in colander. Add pasta sauce and tuna to pasta pot. Bring to a simmer, breaking up tuna with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat.
Add pasta to pot; toss to mix and coat. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Add some crushed red pepper flakes; Use canned clams instead of tuna; Stir in some chopped fresh basil just before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna.

Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasta Puttanesca and Tuna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta Puttanesca and Tuna 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 6 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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