Low-GI PCOS Friendly Pasta Alternative
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
15g
Protein
45g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This recipe includes spaghetti squash, a low-GI alternative to pasta, mixed with a variety of vegetables and topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. Grocery list: spaghetti squash, marinara sauce, vegetables of your choice, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash (US: 2-3 lbs, Metric: 1-1.5 kg), 1 cup of marinara sauce (US: 8 oz, Metric: 225 g), 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms), 2 tablespoons of olive oil (US: 1 oz, Metric: 30 ml), Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (US: 2 oz, Metric: 55 g)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. 3. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes or until tender. 5. While the squash is roasting, sauté the vegetables in a pan with olive oil until tender. 6. Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the insides, creating spaghetti-like strands. 7. Mix the squash strands with the sautéed vegetables and marinara sauce. 8. Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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