True Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This True Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Sea salt
- 4 cups packed fresh basil tops (2 bunches)
- 1/2 cup EVOO
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 large cloves garlic, pasted or grated
- Pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil, season it liberally with sea salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Add the basil to the boiling water for 30 seconds or so and transfer to the ice bath. Drain and dry the basil in a salad spinner or on clean kitchen towels.
- Place the EVOO in the food processor and add the basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino-Romano, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic and some salt and pepper. Pulse process into a fine sauce. Store in an airtight container. Freeze or refrigerate to store for a make-ahead meal. Bring to room temperature to prepare.
- To serve, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a cup of the salty cooking water just before draining the pasta.
- Place the pesto in serving bowl. Add the starchy water and stir to combine, then add the pasta and toss 1 to 2 minutes to coat evenly. Adjust the seasoning and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Basil.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this True Ligurian Pesto with 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.
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