This Pasta Tunisiano is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. It should taste like sea water! Cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Sweat in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the harissa and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the tomato sauce and cook an 2 additional minutes. Remove the pasta from the pot and add to the saute pan. Add the mozzarella, Parmesan and basil and toss well. Taste for seasoning and serve.
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This recipe was provided by a professional chef or restaurant and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Why this Pasta Tunisiano works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pasta Tunisiano 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 Pasta Tunisiano 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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