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Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet
Servings: 5
Lunch

This Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Can’t decide between Italian and burgers tonight? Get both with this fun and filling skillet.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup pearl-sized (1/2-inch) mozzarella cheese balls (from 8-oz package)
  • 1/4 cup jarred sliced roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup garlic butter croutons (from 5-oz bag)
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  2. Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in vinegar.
  3. Remove from heat. Top with mozzarella cheese and red peppers. Cover; let stand 3 to 4 minutes to melt cheese. Top with croutons and basil.

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

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

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 5 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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