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Quick Pasta Carbonara

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This Quick Pasta Carbonara is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A quick and easy version of an Italian favorite, this carbonara comes together in just 20 minutes, so it's easy to enjoy any night of the week, no matter how busy your days.
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

  2. Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.

  3. Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly. Each serving provides: 25%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 30%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.

Why this Quick Pasta Carbonara works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Quick Pasta Carbonara that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Quick Pasta Carbonara 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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