Lunch: Creamy Mascarpone and Spinach Linguine Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Susan Russo Low-fat cream cheese and silky mascarpone combine to make a dreamy sauce for this dish. Fresh lemon rind brightens up the flavor profile. Serve with green beans for a simple side to this delicious meal.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Creamy Mascarpone and Spinach Linguine Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh linguine
3 tablespoons 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
Add cream cheese and mascarpone cheese to bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Stir in lemon rind and the next 4 ingredients (through nutmeg).
Heat saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cream cheese mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in basil. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; serve immediately.

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