Tagliatelle with Fennel in White Wine-Pumpkin Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

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This Tagliatelle with Fennel in White Wine-Pumpkin Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Sarah Bolla This pasta is comforting but light, adding a fresh squeeze of lemon juice in at the end complements the fennel well and gives a slightly sharp taste to the creaminess of the sauce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 fennel bulbs, cored and thinly sliced 1/4 cup fennel fronds for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white wine
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
8 ounces tagliatelle pasta
1/2 cup pasta water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for serving
Coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over moderately high-heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the fennel, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel has softened, about 3 minutes. Add the white wine, coconut milk, pumpkin puree, and red chili flakes to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, about 8 minutes. Turn the heat to low and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the tagliatelle until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain.
Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the pumpkin sauce and toss over moderately low heat until coated. Add the lemon juice, parmesan, and parsley to the pasta and lightly toss to combine. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and transfer to plates. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with fennel fronds and serve.

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 Tagliatelle with Fennel in White Wine-Pumpkin Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tagliatelle with Fennel in White Wine-Pumpkin Sauce 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.

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