Lemony Asparagus Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. Macaroni
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 2 lemons
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 c. chopped 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 package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill pan over medium-high. In a large mixing bowl drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus 4 minutes on one side, flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to board and cut into 1" pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook butter, garlic, and onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Add white wine, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn off heat and mix in pasta water, asparagus, cheese, parsley, and pasta until well coated. Garnish with additional cheese and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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