Penne alla Betsy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Penne alla Betsy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne Or Mostaciolli, Cooked Al Dente
- 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined (can Use 1 1/2 Pounds If You'd Like It Chunkier)
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 3/4 cups White Wine
- 1 can Tomato Sauce (8 Oz)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (can Use 1/2 Cup For A Less Creamy Dish)
- Salt To Taste
- Pepper To Taste
- 12 whole Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple minutes, stirring, until just opaque. Remove them from heat and let them cool for a few minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the shrimp in half (or chop them if you prefer) and set them aside.
- To the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. After the garlic Pour in the wine and let it reduce for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. (If you would rather not use wine, you can use low-sodium chicken broth or seafood broth instead.)
- Add the tomato sauce and stir well until combined. Cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the shrimp, then turn heat down to low and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the pasta, then add torn basil on top and serve!
- Can add Parmesan cheese if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Penne alla Betsy recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
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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