Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain farfalle
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup), divided
- 1 ounce Romano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl.
- Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add basil mixture, tomatoes, and 1. 5 ounces mozzarella to pasta; toss to combine. Top with remaining 1. 5 ounces mozzarella and Romano cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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