This Godfather Sunday Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
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Meanwhile, mix together ground beef, milk, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, 1/2 cup parmesan, parsley, and 2 cloves minced garlic in a large bowl. Using your hands, form the mixture into large meatballs.
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When the oil is hot, fry meatballs until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Heat another 2 tablespoons oil and cook sausage, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add cooked sausage to plate with meatballs.
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Wipe skillet clean, add remaining olive oil. Cook garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Stir in sausage and meatballs, add wine and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Serve over a large bowl of spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan.
Why this Godfather Sunday Sauce works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Godfather Sunday Sauce that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Godfather Sunday 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.
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