Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Sizzling sausage, very veggies and penne pasta, mama mia! It's Italian.

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 ounces)
1 pound uncooked Italian sausage links
1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Instructions

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, cut sausage crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage; stir-fry 4 to 6 minutes or until brown. Stir in broth. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
Stir in squash, tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of the basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions. Simmer uncovered 1 minute.
Toss pasta, oil and remaining 2 tablespoons basil. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with sausage mixture.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Sausage with Tomatoes and Penne 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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