Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 small (1.5-lb) spaghetti squash
- Cooking spray
- 4 (3-oz) links precooked Italian chicken sausage, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and place face down on the sheet pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the seeds from the squash and scrape the flesh away from the skin with a fork to make strands, keeping the squash shell intact. Place each squash shell cut side up on the sheet pan.
- Add the squash strands to a large bowl. Add the sausage, marinara sauce, black pepper, and oregano and toss until combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the squash shells.
- Top each squash half with 2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown. Cut each squash shell in half to serve.
- Recipe Cost: $11.25
- Choices: 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1/2 Fat
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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