Penne with Ricotta and Greens Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Carol Prager
This saucy vegetarian pasta takes on a subtle peppery bite from the arugula and watercress, so feel free to leave out the red pepper if feeding heat-sensitive palates.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked whole-wheat penne rigate
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces baby arugula
- 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, red pepper, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add pasta, reserved 1/4 cup pasta water, ricotta, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine spinach, arugula, and pasta mixture in a large bowl, stirring until spinach begins to wilt. Stir in watercress. Top with pecorino cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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