Pasta with Tomato-Blue Cheese Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta with Tomato-Blue Cheese Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pound Pasta (angel Hair Or Thin Spaghetti)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 whole (28 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, Drained
- Dash Of Sugar
- Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, To Taste
- 3/4 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 3/4 cups Heavy Cream
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- Half-and-Half, for thinning
- Extra Blue Cheese Crumbles, For Garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add minced garlic and cook for a minute. Pour in drained tomatoes. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in crumbled blue cheese. Add cream and stir, then a little splash of half-and-half if sauce is too thick. Cook for a minute or two, tasting and adding more seasonings as needed.
- At the very, very, very last minute. toss in spinach. Immediately toss in the cooked and drained pasta. Serve immediately!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta with Tomato-Blue Cheese Sauce 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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