Broken Pappardelle with Shrimp and Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Broken Pappardelle with Shrimp and Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. pappardelle
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. zucchini
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 lb. shelled and deveined medium shrimp
- 1/2 lb. asparagus
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 3 tbsp. snipped chives
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until just al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, in a very large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet, along with the asparagus. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are curled but not cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta, cream and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and simmer over moderately low heat, tossing, until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; add more of the pasta cooking water if the sauce is dry. Stir in the chives, transfer the pasta to bowls and serve immediately.
- Wine Recommendation: Ripe, fragrant Vermentino: 2005 Tenute Dettori Bianco.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Broken Pappardelle with Shrimp and Zucchini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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