Fresh Tomato Beef Ragu - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. spaghetti
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
- Small fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, drain the past and return it to the pot.
- Grate zest of the lemon directly into the pot, then squeeze in the juice (you should have 2 teaspoons zest and 3 tablespoons juice). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to combine (adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the pasta seems dry).
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Add the beef, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, breaking it up with a spoon into small pieces, until browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the beef starts to get a bit crispy. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve the beef with pasta, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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