Asparagus, Shrimp and Shells Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Green Giant® frozen asparagus cuts provide a simple addition to this shrimp and pasta bake - a mouth-watering cheesy dinner!
Ingredients
- 6 oz. (about 2 cups) uncooked medium shell pasta
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose or unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 lb. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed
- 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus cuts, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add cooked pasta, shrimp, asparagus and parsley; toss gently to mix. Pour into sprayed casserole. Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350 °F. for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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