Baked Elbow Macaroni - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps shredded parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 25 oz roasted garlic pasta sauce
- 14 oz traditional pasta sauce
- 1 lb 93/7 lean ground beef
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray 9"X13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Layer 1/2 of the elbows, provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining elbows, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
- Note: you can substitute for any pasta.
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 Baked Elbow Macaroni contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Baked Elbow Macaroni 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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