Light Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Light Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds fresh plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, minced
1 small red onion, minced
3 hot cherry peppers, minced (if you prefer the sauce sweet, substitute 1/4 red bell pepper)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

For the sauce: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to a strainer. When cool enough to handle, peel the tomatoes and discard the skins.
Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, red onion and cherry peppers and saute until well caramelized, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peeled tomatoes and crush with a potato masher. Add 1/2 cup warm water and stir in the basil, oregano and sea salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
For the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and stir in the salt. Add the spaghetti and cook to until al dente or desired texture is achieved, about 8 minutes. Drain and serve with a generous ladleful of the sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan.
PER SERVING: Calories 404; Total Fat 9 grams; Saturated Fat 1 gram; Protein 13 grams; Total Carbohydrate 70 grams; Sugar: 10 grams; Fiber 6 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 806 milligrams

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 Light Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Light Spaghetti with Homemade 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 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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