Penne with Peas, Grape Tomatoes, and Ricotta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Penne with Peas, Grape Tomatoes, and Ricotta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

When fresh peas are in season, take advantage of their tender, sweet flavor with this gorgeous weeknight pasta. Look for garden peas with wrinkled skins — they are less starchy and sweeter than the smooth-skin variety.

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh peas in the pod
1 lb. penne rigate or ziti pasta
1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 c. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 c. Romano cheese
2 tsp. fresh lemon peel
salt and ground black pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
1 pt. grape tomatoes

Instructions

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
Meanwhile, if using fresh peas, shell by running thumb along length of seam to open pod and release peas.
Add pasta to boiling water and cook as label directs. Add fresh peas to saucepot when pasta has 2 minutes cooking time remaining.
While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, combine ricotta, parsley, Romano, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tomatoes burst and are heated through, shaking pan frequently. Remove skillet from heat.
Remove 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; set aside. Drain pasta and peas.
To skillet with tomatoes, add pasta with fresh peas (or thawed frozen peas) and reserved cooking water; stir to combine. Spoon into 6 bowls and dollop with ricotta mixture.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penne with Peas, Grape Tomatoes, and Ricotta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Penne with Peas, Grape Tomatoes, and Ricotta 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 6 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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