Italian Creamy Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 fl oz single cream
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 3 oz broccoli
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 4 oz mange tout (snap peas)
- 1 medium courgette, sliced
- 5 cherries tomatoes
- 8 oz linguini pasta
- 1 oz vegetable fat spread, reduced calorie
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli, mange tout and courgette for 1-2 minutes; drain.
- Heat the spread in frying pan and sauté garlic and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and parsley.
- Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Cook linguini in boiling salted water until just tender (al dente).
- Drain and mix with the vegetables, cheddar and cream.
- Heat gently and serve with salad and garnish with fresh basil.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Italian Creamy Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Italian Creamy Pasta can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Basil.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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