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2-for-1 Pasta Primavera

8 servings
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This 2-for-1 Pasta Primavera is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen For a refreshing take on dinner pasta, try this veggie-packed recipe filled with peas, plum tomatoes and yellow squash, all served over a bed of whole-wheat penne dressed with oil, chicken broth and a dusting of grated Parme
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Ingredients

Servings 8

Instructions

  1. You'll get two meals from this chockful-of-veggies pasta. Save the leftovers (about 8 cups) and toss with Italian dressing, or just a bit of red wine vinegar, for a healthy pasta salad lunch.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook as package directs; drain pasta and return to pot.

  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

  4. Add garlic and peas; cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in broth and bring to a simmer.

  5. Pour vegetable mixture over pasta. Add tomatoes; toss to mix and coat. Transfer about 8 cups of pasta to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Why this 2-for-1 Pasta Primavera works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this 2-for-1 Pasta Primavera that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this 2-for-1 Pasta Primavera recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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