Lunch: Pasta Primavera

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pasta Primavera

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 ounces whole wheat- or Jerusalem artichoke-flour spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium (6- to 8-ounce) onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
1/4 cup water
Salt
1 can no-salt-added garbanzo beans ( chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1 medium carrot, grated
1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Heat 6-quart saucepot of water to boiling on high. Cook pasta as label directs. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add asparagus, zucchini, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes begin to burst. Stir in beans and carrot; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until beans are heated through. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to saucepot and add vegetable mixture, Parmesan, lemon juice, reserved cooking water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss until combined. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with basil.

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