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PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Dinner - Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Marinara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Dinner - Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Marinara
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Dinner - Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Marinara is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 400 calories, 15g protein, and 60g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

400 Calories
15g Protein
60g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: whole wheat spaghetti, marinara sauce, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. The whole wheat spaghetti has a low Glycemic Index (GI), which is beneficial for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of whole wheat spaghetti (100g)
  • 1 cup of marinara sauce (240g)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves (6g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to the package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until golden.
  3. Add the marinara sauce to the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  5. Drain the spaghetti and mix it with the sauce.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Whole wheat spaghetti is a great source of B vitamins, which help regulate the hormonal balance. The marinara sauce, rich in vitamin C, aids in iron absorption. Olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, known for their anti-inflammatory properties. This meal is not only easy to prepare but also empowers you to take control of your health with tasty, nutritious food.

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 PCOS Vegetarian Italian Recipes: Dinner - Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Marinara recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 400 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 400 calories, 15g protein (15%), 60g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 400 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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