Farfalle with Four Cheeses, Carrots, Peas and Prosciutto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Farfalle with Four Cheeses, Carrots, Peas and Prosciutto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups baby carrots (about 12 ounces), peeled
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or cannedlow-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 1/4 cups matchstick-size strips prosciutto (about 4 ounces)
1 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (packed) grated mozzarella cheese (about 2 ounces)
6 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)
12 ounces farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and sauté 3 minutes. Add stock; cook until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to plate. Add frozen peas, 1 cup prosciutto and cream to skillet and simmer until liquid thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan, Fontina, mozzarella and Romano. Stir until cheeses melt. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Add pasta to skillet and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer pasta to large bowl. Garnish with carrots. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup prosciutto, 1/4 cup Parmesan and parsley over and serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farfalle with Four Cheeses, Carrots, Peas and Prosciutto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Farfalle with Four Cheeses, Carrots, Peas and Prosciutto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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