Penne With Black Kale, Sausage, and Roasted Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Penne With Black Kale, Sausage, and Roasted Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
3/4 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 lb. penne pasta
1 lb. black kale
12 oz. jarred roasted red peppers
2 clove garlic
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; add sausage. Cook until browned and halfway cooked through, about 7 minutes. At this point, add pasta to boiling water, stir a few times, and cook according to package directions.
Add kale to sausage; cover skillet and cook 2 minutes, tossing once or twice, or until kale is wilted. Stir in peppers and garlic; cook 7 minutes longer, or until sausage is cooked.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Return pasta to pot; add sausage mixture and reserved cooking water, and toss. Divide among 6 plates and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penne With Black Kale, Sausage, and Roasted Peppers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Penne With Black Kale, Sausage, and Roasted Peppers 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 6 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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