Pasta with Walnut Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta with Walnut Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta
- 1 c. walnuts
- 2 c. packed parsley leaves
- 6 small sage leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 3/4 c. olive oil
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c. reserved cooking liquid
- Freshly grated Parmesean
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta. Drain; reserve some of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, purée walnuts, packed parsley leaves, sage leaves, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Toss with pasta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid to moisten. Serve, topped with more freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some chopped parsley.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta with Walnut Pesto 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.
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