Spaghetti Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
- 4 tsps Italian seasoning
- 1/2 medium bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 medium eggs
- 16 oz boneless pork
- 4 cups of spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsps butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Mix 2 eggs, mozzarella cheese with cooked, shredded spaghetti squash. Press into a casserole dish.
- In large bowl combine pork, 1 egg, sliced bell pepper, chopped onion, seasonings, and add in chopped butter and cream cheese. Cover spaghetti squash with mix.
- Top with enchilada sauce and spread across.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Top with Gouda cheese and serve.
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 contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 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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