Pasta Twists with Bolognese Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pasta Twists with Bolognese Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Frank P. Melodia This quick version of a pasta Bolognese is made with ground turkey rather than beef, for a lighter (but still tasty) recipe that thrown together for healthy family meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion
3 clove pre-peeled garlic
1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 jar marinara sauce
1 package fully cooked Italian-style turkey meatballs
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. dried pasta twists like gemelli (pictured), caserecci, or rotelle
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 c. torn basil leaves
grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and rosemary and sauté 6 minutes, until softened. Pour in wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
Stir in marinara sauce, meatballs, and pepper and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
While sauce simmers, add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, or until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot and toss with butter until coated. Stir in a ladleful of sauce and half the basil and toss until coated. Put pasta on plates and spoon remaining meat sauce and basil over pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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 Pasta Twists with Bolognese Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta Twists with Bolognese 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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