Penne with Summer Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Penne with Summer Vegetables
Servings: 4
Lunch

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

  • 3 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 10 clove garlic
  • 8 sprig fresh thyme
  • 5 tbsp. olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 8 oz. penne
  • 1 small thin eggplant
  • 1 small squash
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 6 oz. bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls)
  • 1/2 c. torn fresh basil

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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