Sweet Fresh Fettuccini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet Fresh Fettuccini
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Sweet Fresh Fettuccini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 recipe Fresh Pasta, cut into fettuccini, recipe follows
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 small block semisweet chocolate, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. In a large, heavy skillet heat the cream, zests, honey, and salt over medium heat, being careful not to boil the cream. Stir occasionally for about 4 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta and the lemon juice to the skillet with the cream sauce. Toss to combine.
  4. Place the pasta in serving dishes. Using a vegetable peeler, shave chocolate directly on top pasta. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Sweet Fresh Fettuccini 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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