Delicata Squash Carbonara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Delicata Squash Carbonara is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Miles Thompson, SHED Restaurant, Healdsburg Roasting the pancetta in one large piece renders out most of the fat, making it easy to dice into perfect 1/4" pieces.

Ingredients

2 medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
6 ounces pancetta (unsliced; about a 1"-thick piece)
12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti
5 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Pecorino (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Halve squash lengthwise, scrape out seeds, and slice crosswise into 1/4"-thick half-moons. Toss with oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Arrange squash slices on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet; place pancetta on rack next to squash. Roast until squash is tender, hasn't taken any color, and still holds its shape, and pancetta is browned all over (when pressed, it should feel like a well-done steak), 30-35 minutes. Transfer squash to a platter; set aside.
Let pancetta cool slightly, then cut into 1/4" pieces. Pour any rendered fat in baking sheet into a large skillet. Add pancetta and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a small bowl. Reserve skillet with drippings.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Add pasta to reserved skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid and toss to coat, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Lightly beat egg yolks and lemon zest in a large bowl just to combine. Working quickly, add hot pasta to egg mixture and toss vigorously with tongs until a thick, glossy sauce forms, about 4 minutes. (If sauce still looks watery, keep tossing.)
Add pancetta and reserved squash to pasta, season with salt and pepper, and toss everything together.
Shave Pecorino over pasta and top with more pepper just before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delicata Squash Carbonara good for PCOS?

Yes, this Delicata Squash Carbonara 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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