Penne with Garlicky Shrimp, Ricotta, and Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Penne with Garlicky Shrimp, Ricotta, and Tomatoes
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston Ricotta and pasta water join forces to give this simple summer pasta an amazingly creamy sauce.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 3/4 lb. penne
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 c. ricotta
  • 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain, then return penne to pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  3. Add shrimp, ricotta, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cooking water to pot and stir until combined. Add more pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
  4. Divide among four bowls and garnish with basil.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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

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