Squid Ink Pasta with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Squid Ink Pasta with Asparagus is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This recipe features squid ink pasta, tossed with crème fraîche, loads of herbs, and asparagus that's cooked in wine until slightly tangy. The squid ink adds mostly color, not flavor, so using any other long noodle in this dish is also fine.

Ingredients

1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb. shallots
1 1/2 lb. asparagus
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
1 lb. squid ink linguine or tagliatelle
1/2 c. Crème fraîche
2 tbsp. snipped chives
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. chopped tarragon
1/4 c. Fine dry bread crumbs
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of oil. Add shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes. Add asparagus spears, garlic, and crushed red pepper, season with salt, and cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and cook until nearly evaporated, 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add pasta, water, crème fraîche, chives, parsley, and tarragon to the skillet. Keep warm.
In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add asparagus tips, season with salt, and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips to pasta and toss.
In skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add bread crumbs and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Sprinkle over pasta and serve, passing grated Parmigiano at table. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Squid Ink Pasta with Asparagus good for PCOS?

Yes, this Squid Ink Pasta with Asparagus recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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.

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