Slow-Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Homemade spaghetti sauce conveniently simmers for hours in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 lb bulk Italian sausage or ground beef
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place sausage mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

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

Is Slow-Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Italian Spaghetti Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 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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