Pasta With Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Pasta With Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/anna-stockwell Spanish smoked paprika lends a warm smoky flavor to this super simple, rich, creamy pasta.

Ingredients

1 pound penne or other pasta
Kosher salt
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin purée
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus more for serving

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, cook pumpkin purée, cream, paprika, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large skillet or wide heavy pot over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid and whisk to combine. Add pasta and 1/4 cup parsley and cook, adding more pasta cooking liquid to thin sauce as needed, until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a platter. Top with more parsley and black pepper and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pasta With Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pasta With Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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