Creamy Pesto Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. pine nuts
- 3 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tsp.
- 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 2/3 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
Instructions
- Make pesto: In a dry skillet toast pine nuts over low heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
- In a blender, combine basil and 1/4 cup olive oil. Blend until combined, then add most of the toasted pine nuts (reserving some for garnish), half the garlic, Parmesan, and salt.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- To skillet add remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Add pesto to skillet and stir until chicken is coated, then add tomatoes and heavy cream. Add spaghetti and toss until completely coated and creamy. Stir in reserved pasta water.
- Serve pasta garnished with Parm and remaining toasted pine nuts.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Nuts, Basil.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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