Vegetarian Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce
- 1 large green summer squash
- 1 large yellow summer squash
- 1 cup diced portobello mushrooms
- 4 tbsps olive oil
- 1 large green pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 8 oz dry spaghetti
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté minced vegetables in olive oil until clear.
- Add canned sauce. Simmer on low 1 hour.
- Prepare the spaghetti noodles according to directions. Rinse in clear hot water and drain.
- Serve together with parmesan cheese.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Vegetarian Spaghetti contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Vegetarian Spaghetti can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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