Lunch: Gemelli with Spicy Sausage and Spinach

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Gemelli's tightly wound spirals easily hold their own in a rich dish such as this, with crumbled spicy Italian sausage and baby spinach in a creamy sauce flecked with nutmeg.

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Spinach

Health benefits of Gemelli with Spicy Sausage and Spinach

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

1 lb. gemelli pasta
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 lb. spicy Italian sausages
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 bag baby spinach
grated Parmesan

Instructions

Bring a 5- to 6-qt pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook as package directs.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10- to 12-in. nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Add sausage and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, stirring to dissolve any browned bits. Stir in cream and nutmeg; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Place spinach in colander; drain pasta over the spinach (spinach will wilt). Return pasta and spinach to pot; toss with sausage mixture. Serve with grated Parmesan.

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