PCOS Low GI Italian Recipes: Dinner - Eggplant Parmesan with Whole Wheat Pasta
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
15g
Protein
45g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of eggplant, whole wheat pasta, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings. The Glycemic Index (GI) of whole wheat pasta is much lower than regular pasta, making it a great choice for PCOS management.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (US: 1 lb, Metric: 450 g), 2 cups of whole wheat pasta (US: 16 oz, Metric: 450 g), 1 cup of marinara sauce (US: 8 oz, Metric: 225 g), 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (US: 4 oz, Metric: 115 g), 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (US: 2 oz, Metric: 55 g), 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds. 3. Lay the slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. 4. Bake for 20 minutes. 5. While the eggplant is baking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. 6. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and simmer for 10 minutes. 7. Layer the baked eggplant slices in a baking dish, top with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. 8. Bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Serve the eggplant Parmesan over the cooked whole wheat pasta.
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