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Fresh Tomato, Kale, and Caper Berry Pasta

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This Fresh Tomato, Kale, and Caper Berry Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Donna Hay The sweet and juicy tomatoes perfectly contrast with the salty caper berries and creamy ricotta in this super-simple spaghetti—it's my go-to when I need a quick meat-free weeknight dish.
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Place the tomatoes, red wine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl and, using a fork, gently crush the tomatoes. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

  2. While the tomato is marinating, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8 –10 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl, add the pesto and toss to coat. Top with the tomato mixture, kale, caper berries, ricotta, salt and pepper to serve.

Why this Fresh Tomato, Kale, and Caper Berry Pasta works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fresh Tomato, Kale, and Caper Berry Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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 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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