PCOS-Friendly World's Best Pasta Sauce
Nutrition per Serving
285
Calories
22g
Protein
12g
Carbs
18.5g
Fat
PCOS-Friendly Benefits:
- High in protein to support blood sugar balance
- Rich in lycopene from tomatoes
- Contains anti-inflammatory herbs and spices
- Modified to reduce sugar impact
- Added vegetables for extra nutrients
Grocery List:
- Meats: Italian sausage, lean ground beef
- Produce: onions, garlic, optional mushrooms and spinach
- Canned goods: crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce
- Pantry: monk fruit sweetener, dried herbs and spices
Storage Tips:
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months
- Perfect for meal prep
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) sweet Italian sausage, sliced
- 3/4 pound (340g) lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener (PCOS-friendly sugar alternative)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional PCOS-Friendly Additions:
- 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (for added nutrients)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (for iron and minerals)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for healthy fats)
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage and beef until browned (about 8-10 minutes). Remove excess fat, leaving just a small amount for flavor.
- Add onion and garlic to the meat, cooking until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- If using, add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.
- Add monk fruit sweetener and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If using spinach, add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over zucchini noodles or high-fiber pasta alternatives
- Top with fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Portion into containers for meal prep
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