Spring Herb and Goat Cheese Linguine Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 ounces mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, mint, basil, or tarragon; plus 1/2 oz. small herb leaves and sprigs
- 1 pound linguine or fettuccine
- 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled, divided
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, chop 5 oz. herbs; set aside. Boil linguine according to package instructions. Scoop out and reserve about 1 cup pasta water, then drain linguine and return to pot. Add 5 oz. goat cheese and the cream. Stir to melt cheese and coat pasta.
- Add chopped herbs, lemon zest, and salt and mix thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup pasta water. Add more pasta water, 1 tbsp. at a time, as needed to make pasta loose and slightly saucy.
- Pour pasta into a wide, shallow serving bowl and top with remaining goat cheese and herb leaves and sprigs.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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