One Pan Orecchiette Pasta | PCOS Meal Planner

This One Pan Orecchiette Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef John See how to make a quick Italian pasta with Italian sausage and arugula.

Ingredients

Servings 2

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
salt to taste
8 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided, or as needed
1 1/4 cups orecchiette pasta, or more to taste
1/2 cup roughly chopped arugula, or to taste
1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir sausage into onions; cook and stir until sausage is broken up and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into sausage mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add orecchiette pasta; cook and stir pasta in hot broth, adding remaining broth when liquid is absorbed, until pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Stir arugula into pasta-sausage mixture until arugula wilts. Ladle pasta into bowls and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Why this One Pan Orecchiette Pasta works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this One Pan Orecchiette Pasta that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is One Pan Orecchiette Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this One Pan Orecchiette Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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