Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Add something tangy to your family’s Italian dinner! Serve sausage and pepper cooked in tomato over your pasta - a dish that’s ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 6 hot or spicy Italian sausage links (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups diced Italian plum tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
  • 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Asiago cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage links, bell peppers and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage links are browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over penne. Sprinkle with cheese.

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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