Strozzapreti with Lamb Ragù - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Strozzapreti with Lamb Ragù is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large fennel bulb—halved, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, liquid reserved
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound dried strozzapreti pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
- Freshly grated sheep milk cheese, such as Everona Stony Man or pecorino, for serving
Instructions
- In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the fennel, cumin, Aleppo pepper and peppercorns and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, 2 minutes. Let cool, then wrap in cheesecloth and tie into a bundle.
- Add the oil to the casserole and heat. Add half of the lamb, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the lamb to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining lamb.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the casserole. Add the garlic, onion and fennel and cook over moderate heat until softened, 8 minutes. Stir in the spice bundle, paprika, harissa, tomatoes and their liquid and the stock. Return the lamb and accumulated juices to the casserole and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the ragù and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and simmer until thickened, about 50 minutes longer. Discard the spice bundle and season the ragù with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Add the ragù and stir. Fold in the cherry tomatoes, scallions and half of the mint. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Top with the remaining mint and serve, passing the cheese at the table.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Strozzapreti with Lamb Ragù 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment