Tricolor Penne with Sausage & Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz tricolor penne rigate
- 8 oz lean mild turkey breakfast sausage
- 1/4 tsp original seasoning blend
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 cups kale, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain.
- Meanwhile cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 3 minutes.
- Add kale, cook, stirring frequently, until limp, 3-5 minutes.
- Add broth to skillet and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon, season with original seasoning blend and pepper.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until kale is tender, 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, heat through. Serve.
- Optional: sprinkle each serving with 1-2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese. Whole wheat pasta can be used instead of tricolor.
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 Tricolor Penne with Sausage & Kale contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with 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 Tricolor Penne with Sausage & Kale 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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