Penne with Turkey, Sausage, Spinach, and Nutmeg - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Penne with Turkey, Sausage, Spinach, and Nutmeg is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound spicy Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 pound penne
- 2 6-ounce bags fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese or Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add ground turkey and sausages. Sauté until cooked through and beginning to brown, breaking up with back of spoon and occasionally scraping bottom of skillet, about 10 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, then cream; bring to simmer. Seaso sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid.
- Add pasta to sauce. Cook over medium heat, adding spinach in batches and tossing until wilted. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and enough cooking liquid to moisten. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese; serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Penne with Turkey, Sausage, Spinach, and Nutmeg 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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