Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Ham - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Ham is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- .13 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 tsp. dried sage
- 1 c. mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 c. half-and-half
- 3 scallions including green tops
- 3/4 lb. penne
- 1/4 lb. sliced smoked ham
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450 °F. Put the squash on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper and sage. Spread the squash out in a single layer. Roast, turning occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mascarpone, half-and-half, scallions and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water and drain. Return the pasta to the hot pan. Stir in the squash, mascarpone sauce, and ham. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta-cooking water. Serve topped with the Parmesan.
- Variations: Instead of butternut squash, roast cubes of another winter squash, such as pumpkin or acorn squash-or try roasting cubed sweet potatoes.
- Wine Recommendation: A Gewurztraminer from Alsace may sound like an unusual choice here, but try it; you'll be surprised at how beautifully the sweet butternut squash and salty ham blend with the wine's rich, spicy flavors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Penne with Roasted Butternut Squash and Ham recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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