Pappardelle with Pulled Pork - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pappardelle with Pulled Pork is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound pappardelle, or other wide ribbon pasta
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds pulled braised pork
- 2 cups braising liquids
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pats
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Large bundle arugula, watercress, or spinach, washed and trimmed
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Grated nutmeg
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish
- A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley or celery greens, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Salt the water, add the pappardelle, and cook to al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid just before draining the pasta.
- Meanwhile, gently heat the pulled pork and braising liquids, in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the hot pot, and toss with butter, the braised pork, 2 cups braising liquid, lemon juice, and starchy water as needed to produce enough sauce to coat the pasta and give the pappardelle movement. Wilt the arugula greens into the pasta, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. Serve in shallow dishes and top with cheese, and parsley.
- NotesServe this dish at the end of your cook day - it's easy and comforting. This easy dish made from braised pork leftovers (also used in Red Pork Posole) is based on a pork and torn fresh pasta served at Danny Meyer's Maialino (translation: little pig) restaurant in NYC. My husband and I turn into little piggies when we eat this dish at home, too.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pappardelle with Pulled Pork 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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