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Carrot Pasta Sauce

Carrot Pasta Sauce

The ultimate comfort food, this Carrot Pasta Sauce is creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients. It's an easy weeknight dinner that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Make it tonight for a family favorite!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 6 carrots Carrots peeled, roughly chopped; about 4 cups.
  • 1 yellow onion Yellow Onion peeled and roughly chopped; about 1 cup.
  • 4 cloves Garlic peeled.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • cup Broth or pasta cooking water.
  • ½ cup Ricotta Cheese or cottage cheese or white beans.
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 pound Pasta
  • Fresh Thyme optional, to taste.

Equipment

  • Calphalon 5-Quart Pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Vitamix Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet by placing the peeled and roughly chopped carrots, onions, and peeled garlic cloves on it. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle the salt over the vegetables.
  3. Roast the vegetables until they’re tender and golden brown, which usually takes between 24 to 26 minutes.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta of your choice and cook according to the package directions.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot.
  6. Transfer the roasted vegetable mixture into a blender. Add the one and a quarter cups of broth, the ricotta cheese, and the Parmesan cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour as much of the creamy sauce as you like over the cooked pasta. Toss everything together gently to ensure each piece of pasta is coated in that delicious sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme as desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Make sure to store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should be consumed within five days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze this sauce for up to one year. Just make sure to use a freezer-safe container.
  • Pairing: This sauce pairs excellently with whole grain pasta for an extra health boost.
  • Dairy-Free Option: For a dairy-free version, substitute the ricotta cheese with an equal amount of drained and rinsed white beans.
  • Spice it Up: If you like a kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes into the sauce while blending for a subtle heat.