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Spaghetti with Creamy Meat Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spaghetti with Creamy Meat Sauce
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Spaghetti with Creamy Meat Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim This simple meat sauce will persuade you to ditch the jarred stuff for good.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. dry red wine
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes (we used San Marzano)
  • 3/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown beef; season with salt and pepper. Break up meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and cooked through; remove and set aside. Add garlic and onion; cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with wine. Add oregano and tomato paste; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add canned tomatoes and add back cooked beef; heat through. Stir in cream.
  4. Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss together. (Add reserved pasta water as necessary for desired consistency.) Garnish with cheese and fresh basil.

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

Yes, this Spaghetti with Creamy Meat Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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