Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Fettuccine - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into thirds
- 1 lb. fettuccini
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 tbsp. fennel seed
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
- 1 lb. pork sausage, casings removed
- 1 c. low sodium chicken stock
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz. bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
Instructions
- Bring an 8-quart stockpot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large mixing bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook broccoli rabe for 3 minutes, drain from the water and plunge into the ice water. Drain when cooled.
- Season pot with additional salt for pasta and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Stir well as fettuccini tends to stick together while cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, onion, fennel seed, chili flakes, sausage. Break up sausage with the back of a wooden spoon. Sauté until sausage is cooked through and turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and stock and heat through.
- Drain pasta and add to skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and mix in cheeses (tear each mozzarella ball in half before hand). If pasta seems dry, add pasta water a little at a time to create a sauce. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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