Sausage and Radicchio Orecchiette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sausage and Radicchio Orecchiette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, chopped fine
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 4 (6-ounce) pork sausage links, casings removed
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 handful walnuts, hand crushed
- 2 cups orecchiette
- 1/2 head radicchio, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and the sausages and using a wooden spoon, break up the sausages into small pieces as you brown them. Add the mint and bay leaves and continue to cook.
- Once the sausage is golden brown, add the wine to the pan, and stir away, let the alcohol evaporate, then lower the flame and season with salt and pepper. Add the walnuts and let the sauce slowly simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente.
- When ready to serve, add the radicchio to the sauce, and stir well. Cook's Note: You want to wait until the last minute to make sure that it stays crunchy, as opposed to wilted and cooked down.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add some grated Parmesan, to taste. Serve immediately.
- Buon Appetito!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sausage and Radicchio Orecchiette 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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