Nonna Maria's Spaghetti alla Puttanesca - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Nonna Maria's Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Chili pepper (fresh or dried)*
- 4 anchovy filets, coarsely chopped
- 12 black olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 (14 to 15-ounce) can plum tomatoes with juices, crushed
- Fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- While the spaghetti cooks in salted boiling water, prepare the sauce. Heat up some olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and chili pepper, to taste. When the garlic is golden, add the anchovies, olives, capers, and walnuts. Let the mixture cook for about 1 minute before pouring the crushed plum tomatoes into the pan. Cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat. About a minute before the al dente stage, drain the spaghetti and add it to the saucepan, allowing it to finish cooking in the sauce. Sprinkle the spaghetti with freshly chopped parsley and transfer to a warm plate. Serve immediately.
- Cooks Note*If you like a spicy sauce, add the seeds along with the pepper. If not the pepper is optional.
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 Nonna Maria's Spaghetti alla Puttanesca 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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