Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Radishes, and Spinach - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Radishes, and Spinach is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Curtis Stone Here's my healthy version of spaghetti with clams (spaghetti alle vongole). Whole wheat pasta provides a lot of beneficial dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and limiting the amount of pasta and increasing the veg

Ingredients

8 oz. whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. Manila or littleneck clams
1/3 c. finely chopped shallots
Zest of 1 lemon
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 c. dry white wine
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 oz. fresh baby spinach
4 large radishes
2 scallions

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir pasta into boiling water and cook, stirring often to keep strands separated, for about 2 minutes, or until tender but still firm to the bite. Scoop out and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add clams and cook for 1 minute. Stir in shallots, garlic, lemon zest, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes. Add wine, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until clams open. Using tongs, transfer clams to a large bowl, then cover to keep warm.
Simmer clam-wine broth until it is reduced by about one-fourth, about 2 minutes (pasta will absorb a lot of liquid, so don't reduce liquid too much). Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat with liquid. Add clams and any accumulated juices in bowl to pasta. Add spinach and half of radishes and toss, adding enough of reserved pasta water to make a light sauce.
Using tongs, divide pasta and clams among four wide pasta bowls or place them in one large shallow serving bowl. Pour in broth. Drizzle olive oil over each serving and sprinkle with scallions and remaining radishes. Discard lemon zest and bay leaf and serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Radishes, and Spinach good for PCOS?

Yes, this Angel Hair Pasta with Clams, Radishes, and Spinach 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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