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Penne alla Gorgonzola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Penne alla Gorgonzola
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Penne alla Gorgonzola is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne (preferably ridged)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 pound Gorgonzola dolce or Saga Blue, rind discarded and cheese cut into pieces (2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. While pasta boils, heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook sage, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk and Gorgonzola and cook, stirring and breaking up cheese, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes (sauce will be thin). Reduce heat to low and stir in pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
  3. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta. Add pasta and parmesan to sauce, stirring to coat. Thin with a little reserved cooking water if necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Penne alla Gorgonzola 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.

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