Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces merguez sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon harissa paste
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 8 ounces lumaconi or other medium shells
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F. Grind caraway and cumin in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook sausage until browned all over but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Slice into 1" pieces.
- Add onion to same skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 6 –8 minutes. Add garlic and reserved spices. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing, and juices, then harissa. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, 6 –8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until very al dente (about 3 minutes less than package directions; it will be firm in the center). Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Add sausage, pasta, and cooking liquid to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish, top with feta, and bake until top is browned and juices are bubbling, 18 –22 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Pasta With Merguez and Harissa-Spiked Sauce 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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