Vegetarian Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegetarian Spaghetti
Prep: 24 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

325 Calories
11.92g Protein
42.78g Carbs
12.78g Fat
Spaghetti pasta in tomato sauces with plenty of healthy veggies.

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

  1. Sauté minced vegetables in olive oil until clear.
  2. Add canned sauce. Simmer on low 1 hour.
  3. Prepare the spaghetti noodles according to directions. Rinse in clear hot water and drain.
  4. 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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