Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kate Parham If you can find them, use shelled fresh English peas instead of frozen.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 (4-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup frozen green peas
3 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces uncooked penne
1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add thyme and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Sprinkle mushroom mixture evenly with flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and half-and-half; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add peas, 2 tablespoons cheese, rind, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute or until peas are thoroughly heated.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add asparagus to pan; drain. Add pasta mixture to mushroom mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes 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 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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