Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Donna Meadow This recipe is deliciously deceiving: Instead of starchy strands of pasta, it's made with piles of healthy spaghetti squash, which is easily made in the microwave while you sauté turkey sausage, zucchini and onion, and chiffonade b

Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (4 1 ⁄2 lb)
1 package Italian turkey sausages
2 medium zucchini
1 small onion
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 c. basil leaves
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prick squash in a few places. Microwave on high 10 minutes; turn over; microwave 5 to 10 minutes more until tender when pierced.
Meanwhile, coat a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up clumps, 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
Add zucchini, onion and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat; stir in basil.
Cut squash in half. Discard seeds and loosen strands with a fork. Scrape strands into a large bowl; top with the sauce. Top servings with 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 Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spaghetti Squash with Chunky 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 6 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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