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Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Make this tangy meat sauce in the slow-cooker to top macaroni or other pasta. A quick and easy meal when you're craving some classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds extra-lean (90%-93%) ground beef
  • 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 ounces uncooked gemelli, cellentani or other corkscrew pasta
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Put onion in pot of slow cooker. Crumble ground beef on top and pour tomatoes over beef. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Break up any large pieces of beef with a wooden spoon. Season with salt. Remove half of sauce and reserve for another recipe; keep remaining sauce warm in slow cooker. (Makes about 2 1/2 quarts meat sauce.)
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, stirring often, until al dente. Drain and transfer to four shallow bowls. Spoon meat sauce over each portion of pasta. Serve with Parmesan cheese, basil and freshly ground pepper.

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 Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef 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 4 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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