Creamy Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 10g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Add the strands to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve the spaghetti squash topped with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Creamy Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 300 calories, 10g protein (13%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 5g 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 300 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Dinner
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment