Linguine with Broccoli Rabe-Walnut Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Linguine with Broccoli Rabe-Walnut Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Scott Conant liked the bitterness of the broccoli rabe in this earthy pesto, made with garlic, toasted walnuts, and grated salty pecorino cheese. The pesto would also work well on a wider noodle, he added, like the ribbon-shaped trenette, which is the cla

Ingredients

1/3 c. walnuts
2 tbsp. walnuts
1/2 lb. broccoli rabe
1 clove garlic
1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1/3 c. grated Pecorino cheese
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 lb. linguine

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden; let cool. Chop 2 tablespoons of the walnuts.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the broccoli rabe until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool under cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and coarsely chop the broccoli rabe.
In a food processor, mince the garlic. Add the 1/3 cup of walnuts; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the broccoli rabe, olive oil, and crushed red pepper and process until the broccoli rabe is very finely chopped. Add the 1/3 cup of pecorino and pulse until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape the pesto into a large bowl.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add the linguine to the pesto sauce, then stir in the reserved cooking water and toss until the pasta is well coated with the pesto sauce. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve at once, passing more pecorino at the table.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linguine with Broccoli Rabe-Walnut Pesto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Linguine with Broccoli Rabe-Walnut Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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