Penne with Asparagus and Chicken Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Spring asparagus and chicken sausage make this light pasta dish every bit as decadent.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 1/4 lb)
- 12 oz. fully cooked chicken sausage
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 1 c. frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion
- 1 c. shredded carrots
- 1 can diced tomatoes in thick juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt-free seasoning blend
- 3/4 c. half-and-half
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, sausage and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes until asparagus are crisp-tender. Remove to a plate.
- Stir pasta into boiling water; cook as package directs, stirring in peas for last 4 minutes of cooking time.
- Meanwhile add remaining 1 Tbsp oil, the onion and carrots to skillet. Sauté over medium heat 3 minutes or until onion softens. Add tomatoes, seasoning blend and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cooking water from pasta pot to skillet. Cover and simmer 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta. Add asparagus mixture and half-and-half to skillet. Simmer 2 minutes or until hot. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce and cheese; toss to mix.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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