This Red Sauce and Spaghetti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a food processor, puree the tomatoes to a smooth creamy consistency.
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Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute until they are soft, and before it actually starts browning a bit, add the garlic. If you'd like to make the sauce spicier, add a pinch red pepper, optional.
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Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer on a medium-low flame for about a half hour. Thrive for balance in the consistency of the sauce, it has to be fluid but it should not look overly wet. A few minutes before taking the sauce off the fire, add half the basil and season with salt and pepper.
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To serve: Cook a nice al dente pasta, dress with red sauce and finish with some freshly grated Parmesan, a couple of leaves of basil and sprinkle with extra-virgin olive oil.
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NotesIf you like a more country feel, you can wait and break them up in the pan later with a wooden spoon.
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If you did not process the tomatoes, use a wooden spoon to break them into pieces while they cook.
Why this Red Sauce and Spaghetti works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Red Sauce and Spaghetti 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.
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 Red Sauce and Spaghetti 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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