Low Carb Pasta a la Carbonara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 2/3 Pasta Recipe from Keto-fied!
- 5 Oz. Bacon
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp. Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan (Plus garnish)
- 3 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Basil
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta as described in Keto-fied: Comfort Food Made Low Carb.
- Freeze bacon for 15 minutes prior for easier cutting. Slice bacon into small cubes and cook until crisp over high heat.
- Set bacon aside to cool on paper towels and become even crispier.
- Save 1/3 bacon grease and keep other 2/3 in the pan. Mix together 1 large egg and 2 large egg yolks.
- Measure out 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Add parmesan, cream, and saved 1/3 bacon grease that was saved to the egg and egg yolk mixture. Stir together well until a thick sauce is formed.
- Cook pasta in a pan with the bacon grease that is left over high heat.
- Add pasta to a mixing bowl, then add crisped bacon and toss.
- Add carbonara sauce to the pasta along with 2 tbsp. freshly chopped basil and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix together until all strands of pasta is covered completely.
- Garnish with extra fresh cracked black pepper and chopped basil.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Low Carb Pasta a la Carbonara contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Low Carb Pasta a la Carbonara can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
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