Lemon Pasta With Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
A lusciously creamy, lemony pasta dish anyone can make in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb package spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and toss to keep from sticking together. Set a timer for 7 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Once melted, add heavy cream and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Turn heat to high and simmer for 2-4 minutes, then stir in the peas, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta (reserving a tablespoon of pasta water to thin sauce if too thick) add it to the pan and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately.
- Top with more Parmesan before serving, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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