PCOS-Friendly World's Best Pasta Sauce

PCOS-Friendly World's Best Pasta Sauce
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 90 min
Servings: 8
Lunch

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the meat, cooking until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. If using, add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture (about 5 minutes).
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water.
  5. Add monk fruit sweetener and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. If using spinach, add it in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. 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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