Tuna Spaghetti Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna Spaghetti Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 355 calories, 23.1g protein, and 48.22g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (2.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 oz part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can white tuna fish in water
Instructions
- Melt butter.
- Stir in flour and milk until smooth.
- Microwave until thickened.
- Add cheese, tuna, and salt. Stir until melted.
- Boil noodles according to directions on package.
- Drain and stir into sauce.
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 Tuna Spaghetti Casserole contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Tuna: Helps reduce chronic inflammation linked to PCOS
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). 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 Tuna 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: 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
Yes, this Tuna Spaghetti Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 355 calories per serving with 23.1g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 355 calories, 23.1g protein (26%), 48.22g carbs, 6.8g fat. Plus 2.1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 355 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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