Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon vodka or water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1.5 ounces vegetarian Parmesan cheese, grated (about 6 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander over a bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sauté 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Add rind and juice; toss. Keep warm.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add vodka and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk, Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in reserved pasta water, pasta, and asparagus; toss to coat noodles. Sprinkle with chives.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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