Lunch: Rotini with Marinara, Broccoli, Carrots, and Peppers

This pasta recipe is especially easy to make when using precut vegetables found in your grocer's produce department.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Rotini with Marinara, Broccoli, Carrots, and Peppers

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 oz. rotini or penne pasta
1 bag broccoli florets
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 medium carrots
1 small onion
1 large red pepper
2 c. jarred marinara sauce
3 oz. sliced pepperoni
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta and cook as label directs, adding broccoli to saucepot 4 minutes before pasta is done.
Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute. Add carrots, onion, and pepper; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in marinara sauce and pepperoni; cook 2 minutes to heat through.
Drain pasta and broccoli; stir into skillet with marinara mixture. Sprinkle with basil. Serve with Parmesan.

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