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Penne with Summer Vegetables
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Penne with Summer Vegetables

4 servings

This Penne with Summer Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen This recipe takes advantage of some of summer's best produce to create a light but filling pasta dish.

Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 275 degrees F.

  2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, gently toss the tomatoes and garlic with the olive oil, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

  3. Roast until the tomatoes have reduced a quarter in size and are just beginning to dry around the edges, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

  4. Cook penne according to package directions.

  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and cook, tossing occasionally, for 2 minutes.

  6. Add 1 each small squash and zucchini, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes more.

  7. Toss with the pasta, 2 1/2 cups roasted tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh 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 Penne with Summer Vegetables 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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