Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. radiatore or other short pasta
- 1 1/2 c. broccoli florets
- 8 oz. turkey breakfast sausage
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/4 c. non-fat half and half
- 1 c. canned pure pumpkin
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli and return it to the pot.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain off any fat.
- Sprinkle the spice over the sausage and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the half and half, pumpkin, sugar and 1/4 tsp salt and bring to a simmer; simmer for 1 minute.
- Add the pumpkin mixture to the pasta and broccoli and toss to combine.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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