Rotelle with Roasted Zucchini and Italian Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Rotelle with Roasted Zucchini and Italian Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds zucchini, scrubbed and sliced thin crosswise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh Italian sausage
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried mint combined with 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt at room temperature
- 1/2 pound rotelle (corkscrew-shaped pasta) or penne (quill-shaped pasta)
Instructions
- Arrange the zucchini in a jelly-roll pan, drizzle it with the oil, and roast it in the middle of a preheated 450 °F. oven, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is golden. While the zucchini is roasting, discard the casings from the sausage, in a heavy skillet cook the meat over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until it is no longer pink, and transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In a large bowl stir together the zucchini, the sausage, the mint, the yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste. In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the rotelle until it is al dente, drain it well, and toss it with the zucchini mixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Rotelle with Roasted Zucchini and Italian Sausage 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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