Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
- 4 bacon slices
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
- 1 (8-ounce bottle) clam juice
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
- While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Add garlic and basil; sauté for 30 seconds. Add bacon, lemon juice, and the next 4 ingredients (lemon juice through clam juice); cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the pasta and clam mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.
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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