Pasta with Uncooked Tomato and Olive Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pasta with Uncooked Tomato and Olive Sauce
Servings: 2
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium vined ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 2 garlic cloves, to taste, minced
  • 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup Niçoise or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1/2 pound cavatappi (sometimes called tortiglioni or serpentini) or other spiral shaped pasta such as rotini
  • 3/4 finely chopped mixed fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, and mint leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, mozzarella, olives, oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and let sauce stand 30 minutes.
  2. While sauce is standing, in a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook untilal dente.
  3. Drain pasta well and transfer to bowl containing sauce. Add herbs and toss well.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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