Three-Cheese Lemon Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Three-Cheese Lemon Spaghetti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 lemons, thinly sliced and seeds removed
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
- 1 1/2 c. grated Gruyere
- 1 1/2 c. grated pecorino Romano
- 2 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to al dente package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- In a large sauté pan over low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter starts to bubble add garlic, lemons, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté until lemons are softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup pasta water and whisk until smooth. Add cheese and egg yolks in 2 to 3 additions while constantly whisking. If you desire more sauce stir in remaining pasta water.
- Drain pasta and toss together with parsley and sauce. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Three-Cheese Lemon Spaghetti 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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