Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas and Parmesan - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
Leeks are an essential element in this decadent pasta dish. The key is to clean them thoroughly by placing the cut pieces in a bowl of cold water, swishing them around and then removing with a slotted spoon, leaving the grit
Ingredients
- 12 oz. orecchiette pasta
- 1 package frozen peas
- 1 lemon
- 2 T bsp olive oil
- 4 leeks (white and light green parts only)
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- .13 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 2 T bsp fresh tarragon
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (1 oz)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
- Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 strips of zest from the lemon and thinly slice on a diagonal.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cream, lemon zest and nutmeg, if using, and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and peas to the skillet and toss to combine; fold in the tarragon. Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.
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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