Spaghetti With Ramps - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spaghetti With Ramps
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Spaghetti With Ramps is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Alison Roman The pungent garlic notes in ramps make them the perfect accompaniment for any pasta dish.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 bunches ramps (about 18 ounces), greens and bulbs separated, greens torn into 2-inch pieces, bulbs thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more, shaved, for serving
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 lemons, halved, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium. Add ramp bulbs; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. When pasta is nearly done, add ramp greens to bulbs and toss to coat.
  4. Drain pasta, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add pasta to skillet along with 1/2 cup cooking liquid; toss to coat. Cook, tossing often and adding more cooking liquid as needed, until a thick, glossy sauce coats pasta. Add grated Parmesan and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Divide among bowls, top with shaved Parmesan, and serve with lemon halves.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spaghetti With Ramps recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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