Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Fettuccine recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Fettuccine

Recipe by Judy Kim This pasta packs a punch with turkey sausage and earthy broccoli rabe.

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Health and fertility benefits of Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Fettuccine

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

kosher salt
1 lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 lb. fettuccini
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. fennel seed
1/4 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
1 lb. pork sausage, casings removed
1 c. low sodium chicken stock
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz. bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)

Instructions

Bring an 8-quart stockpot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large mixing bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook broccoli rabe for 3 minutes, drain from the water and plunge into the ice water. Drain when cooled.
Season pot with additional salt for pasta and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Stir well as fettuccini tends to stick together while cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic, onion, fennel seed, chili flakes, sausage. Break up sausage with the back of a wooden spoon. Sauté until sausage is cooked through and turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and stock and heat through.
Drain pasta and add to skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and mix in cheeses (tear each mozzarella ball in half before hand). If pasta seems dry, add pasta water a little at a time to create a sauce. Serve immediately.