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Carrot Macaroni and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Carrot Macaroni and Cheese
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Carrot Macaroni and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
The silky carrot puree mixed with cheddar is a terrific source of vitamin A and helps reduce the amount of fat in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. carrots
  • Zest and juice of 1 navel orange
  • 3 c. penne rigate
  • 3 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp. chopped tarragon
  • freshly ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °. In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with the zest and juice and 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes. Discard the zest. Transfer the carrots and any liquid to a blender and puree until very smooth.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
  3. Return the pasta to the pot. Add the reserved water and the carrot puree and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is coated with a thickened sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in three-fourths of the cheese and cook, stirring, until very creamy, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Stir in the tarragon and season with salt and white pepper.
  4. Transfer the pasta to a medium baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Carrot Macaroni and Cheese 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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