Mona Lisa Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz italian turkey sausage links
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups pieces or slices fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 2 oz whole wheat penne pasta
Instructions
- Slice Italian sausage and brown in deep frying pan, remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
- Boil pasta noodles until done, drain and rinse. Put both aside until later.
- Add onions, peppers, garlic and olive oil to pan and simmer until onions are clear.
- Add rosemary and mushrooms and simmer until mushrooms are soft.
- Add sausage and noodles to mixture. Combined well.
- Add pesto and combine thoroughly.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until all ingredients are mixed well and flavors have combined.
- Serve and enjoy!
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 Mona Lisa Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Mona Lisa Pasta 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.
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