Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 qt. water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 8 ounces gemelli, penne, or other short pasta
- 2 (8-oz.) pkg. sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
- 1 (13-oz.) pkg. frozen sweet peas, thawed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz.) salted butter
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a stockpot over high. Add 1/4 cup salt; return to a boil. Add pasta; boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in sweet peas, and cook 1 minute. Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Return pasta mixture to pot. Add ricotta, parsley, butter, chives, tarragon, and reserved cooking water; stir to coat. Serve immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spring Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Herbs 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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