Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This easy pasta is coated in a cheesy, creamy sauce, but lightened by the addition of fresh spring asparagus.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Grainy mustard
  • 1 log creamy goat cheese
  • 1/4 c. pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp. snipped fresh dill leaves
  • 3/4 lb. fettuccine (or other thick-stranded pasta)
  • 2 bunch asparagus

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain.
  3. Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus, Nuts.

Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...

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