Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. walnuts
- 2 c. basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 c. olive oil
- 1 lb. rigatoni
- 4 sweet Italian sausages (about 1 pound)
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 1/2 c. fresh ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread walnuts on a baking tray, and toast until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine 1/4 cup nuts, basil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process and, while motor is running, drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil to form pesto; set aside. Chop rest of nuts, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook rigatoni until tender. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. When oil is hot, add sausage and cook, breaking up meat, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a small bowl, and leave 1 tablespoon fat in pan.
- Return skillet to heat, and add rest of olive oil. Add broccoli rabe; cook until just crisp, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; return sausage to pan to heat through.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto; season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 4 plates, and top each with sausage and broccoli rabe, a dollop of ricotta cheese, and chopped walnuts.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta with Walnut Pesto, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe 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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