Vegetarian Italian Pasta Skillet Dinner - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vegetarian Italian Pasta Skillet Dinner
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Vegetarian Italian Pasta Skillet Dinner is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A 30-minute meatless skillet dinner, made with a can of Progresso™ Light soup, comes to the rescue and serves two.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups frozen sausage-style soy-protein crumbles
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 can (18.5 oz) Progresso™ Light Italian-style vegetable soup
  • 3/4 cup uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (2 oz)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Instructions

  1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook soy crumbles, mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until crumbles are hot and vegetables are tender.
  2. Stir in soup. Cover; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Add spinach; cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is hot and just begins to wilt. Sprinkle with cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Vegetarian Italian Pasta Skillet Dinner 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 2 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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