Linguine with Clams and Fennel - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Linguine with Clams and Fennel
Servings: 6
Dinner

This Linguine with Clams and Fennel is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Oliver Strand Using fennel three ways—bulb, fronds, and pollen (or seeds)—adds great depth of flavor to this quick dish.

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fennel fronds and more for garnish
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 pounds small clams (such as Manila) or cockles, scrubbed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (or more) fennel pollen or 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and finely ground in a spice mill

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in another large heavy pot over medium heat. Add chopped fennel and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 2-3 minutes. Add wine, then clams. Increase heat to high. Cover and cook until clams open, 4-7 minutes, depending on size of clams. As clams open, use tongs to transfer them to a large bowl (discard any that do not open).
  3. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid to clam juices in pot; bring to a boil. Add pasta to pot. Cook over high heat, tossing constantly, until pasta is al dente and has soaked up some of the sauce, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add clams with any juices from bowl and 2 tablespoons fennel fronds; toss to combine, adding more pasta liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry.
  4. Divide among bowls. Drizzle with oil; garnish with fennel fronds and fennel pollen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Linguine with Clams and Fennel 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.

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