Pick-a-Pepper Pasta (Bucatini with Hot and Sweet and Pickled Peppers Sauce) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pick-a-Pepper Pasta (Bucatini with Hot and Sweet and Pickled Peppers Sauce) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons EVOO
4 ounces guanciale, speck, pancetta or bacon, 1/4-inch dice
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
2 medium or 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cubanelle peppers, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 Fresno pepper, seeded and chopped
About 3 tablespoons hot pickled Italian cherry peppers, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons of their pickle juice
One 28- to 32-ounce can D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes
2 cups passata or tomato puree or tomato sauce
A few fresh leaves basil, torn
A handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bucatini pasta (hollow spaghetti)
2 tablespoons butter
Pecorino cheese, to pass at table

Instructions

Heat a deep skillet or Dutch oven with the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the guanciale and brown until lightly crisp. Add the garlic, bell pepper, cubanelles, onions and fresno peppers, and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the pickled peppers and a big splash of their juice, about 2 tablespoons, and deglaze the pan - hold your head back or you'll really clean out your sinuses. Add the tomatoes and crush up a bit, then stir in the passata and basil. Simmer to thicken 30 minutes or so. Add the parsley, season with salt and pepper. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium flame.
To serve: While the sauce heats, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a ladle of the starchy cooking water and drain. Toss the pasta with the butter and half the sauce. Add a little starchy water if too thick. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls, topped with the remaining sauce and pecorino cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pick-a-Pepper Pasta (Bucatini with Hot and Sweet and Pickled Peppers Sauce) good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pick-a-Pepper Pasta (Bucatini with Hot and Sweet and Pickled Peppers Sauce) 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 4 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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