Lunch: Linguine with Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

If the bitterness of broccoli rabe is not your thing, regular broccoli or broccolini would do nicely, too.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Linguine with Broccoli Rabe, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/4 c. pine nuts
1/4 lb. pancetta
3 tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes
1 lb. broccoli rabe
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 lb. linguine

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 °F. Toast the pine nuts in the oven until they are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
In a large frying pan, cook the pancetta with the oil over moderate heat until beginning to crisp. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the broccoli rabe until almost done, about 3 minutes. Drain. Add the broccoli rabe to the frying pan along with the salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain and toss with the broccoli rabe and pine nuts.
Wine Recommendation: A crisp white wine is the best idea for this dish as it will cut through the salt of the meat and the richness of the nuts. Choose a chenin-blanc-based wine from the Loire Valley in France such as a Savennières or Anjou. Make sure it is dry (not demi-sec).

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