Black-and-White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Black-and-White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Eli Kulp F&W Best New Chef Eli Kulp prepares this dramatic seafood pasta dish with freshly made, toothsome black-and-white noodles, which he tosses with a big, briny seafood sauce and finishes with spicy pickled cherry peppers.

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic
1 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
kosher salt
1/3 c. dry white wine
1/4 lb. cleaned small squid
1 lb. fresh pici pasta
20 littleneck clams
20 mussels
1/2 lb. bay scallops
4 small pickled hot cherry peppers
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until it just starts to brown, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the parsley, the crushed red pepper, and a generous pinch of salt and cook until fragrant. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Stir in the squid, cover, and braise over low heat, stirring, until tender, 30 minutes.
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente, 5 minutes; drain.
While the pasta cooks, add the clams, mussels, and scallops to the squid. Cover and cook over high heat until the clams and mussels just start to open, 3 minutes. Uncover and cook until the clams and mussels open fully and the broth is slightly reduced, 4 minutes. Add the pasta, pickled peppers, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/4 cup of parsley and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until the pasta is hot and coated in a light sauce, 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt. Transfer the pasta to shallow bowls and serve right away. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black-and-White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish good for PCOS?

Yes, this Black-and-White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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