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Babbo’s Black Spaghetti

4 servings
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This Babbo’s Black Spaghetti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. First make the Jalapeño Pesto by adding all of the recipe ingredients to a food processor, adding a pinch of salt and pulsing together until pureed. Set aside. (Note: Any leftover pesto can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.)

  2. Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the black spaghetti and cook just until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.

  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the Extra Virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Sauté the garlic, rock shrimp and Sopressata in the olive oil just until the garlic is toasted and the shrimp are cooked through.

  5. Add 4 tablespoons of the reserved Jalapeño Pesto to the pan.

  6. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauté pan and gently toss to evenly coat.

  7. Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with the sliced scallions.

Why this Babbo’s Black Spaghetti works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Babbo’s Black Spaghetti that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Babbo’s Black 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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