PCOS-Friendly Shrimp and Asparagus Carbonara

PCOS-Friendly Shrimp and Asparagus Carbonara
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
35g Protein
25g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of shrimp, asparagus, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and whole grain spaghetti. The Glycemic Index (GI) of whole grain spaghetti is low, which is beneficial for managing PCOS.

Ingredients

200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined, 200g (7 oz) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 large eggs, 50g (1.7 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated, 2 cloves garlic, minced, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 200g (7 oz) whole grain spaghetti

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. 2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the shrimp is pink and the asparagus is tender. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese. 4. Once the pasta is done, drain it, reserving some of the pasta water. 5. Slowly add the egg and cheese mixture to the hot pasta, stirring continuously. Add some of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce. 6. Add the cooked shrimp and asparagus to the pasta and stir to combine. 7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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