Spaghetti with Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Pesto can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. If doing this, omit the parmesan cheese when blending, and stir it through just before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/3 c. roasted pine nuts
- 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1/2 c. flaked Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend or process garlic, nuts, grated cheese, and basil until almost smooth. Gradually add oil in a thin, steady stream, processing until thick.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, until just tender; drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Combine pasta, pesto, and reserved cooking liquid in large bowl. Serve with flaked cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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