Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kerri Conan Look di-vine! Red grapes contain antioxidants that combat inflammation, a main acne culprit.

Ingredients

6 ounces mild Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt (preferably kosher), divided
2 cups seedless red grapes
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
10 ounces whole-wheat orecchiette (or other short-cut pasta, such as farfalle or penne)
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil)

Instructions

Set a large pot of water to boil. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring and breaking up, until well browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel. Add oil to skillet; return to medium heat. Cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add grapes, broth and pepper flakes; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until grapes soften or burst and liquid thickens, about 10 minutes. Return sausage to skillet and stir; turn off heat. When water boils, add remaining 1 tablespoon salt and pasta; cook as directed on package. Drain pasta, add to skillet, and turn on heat to high. Cook, stirring, until sausage is hot and pasta is coated with sauce, 30 to 60 seconds. Divide pasta among 4 bowls; sprinkle each with Parmesan and parsley before serving.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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