Get the Recipe Carrot Pasta with Carrot Ribbons and Fresh Thyme

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    32 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    725 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Get the Recipe Carrot Pasta with Carrot Ribbons and Fresh Thyme

This carrot pasta is what weeknight dinner dreams are made of - pappardelle noodles and carrot ribbons tossed in a light cream sauce that's luxurious and herb-filled. Ready in just 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 16 ounces dried pappardelle or fettuccine noodles
  • 3 3 whole carrots ribboned*
  • 1 1 cup carrots small diced*
  • 2 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1 cup shallot finely diced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 4 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce  vegetarian if needed
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • ¼ ¼ cup dry white wine or additional vegetable stock
  • 1 1 cup vegetable stock
  • ½ ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ¼ ¼ cup half and half
  • 1/2 1/2 cup walnuts chopped for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. When ready, cook the pasta according to directions on the package to just shy of al dente. Continue on with the recipe as the water comes to a boil. Set out a measuring cup to remind yourself to reserve pasta water.
  2. To prepare the carrots, first use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons by peeling on one side, then flipping to the opposite side and peeling it until you cannot anymore. Dice the remaining part of the carrot so it doesn’t go to waste. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter and heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the diced shallot and carrot, along with a pinch of salt, and saute for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, thyme, and carrot ribbons, along with two dashes of Worchestershire sauce. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and/or freshly ground black pepper as desired, and another pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable stock. Let it reduce for 1-2 minutes, then add remaining stock. Bring to a simmer to reduce slightly and thicken, for approximately 5 minutes.
  6. This is a great time to toast the walnuts! Add them to a small skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until warm and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Chop, and set aside for garnish.
  7. Once the noodles are just under al dente - reserve some pasta water - then drain, but DO NOT rinse. Then, add them to the pot with the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in additional pasta water, starting with ¼ cup, and half and half. Bring to a simmer again, for about 2 minutes, until pasta is cooked to al dente.
  8. Serve with chopped walnuts and carrot greens/parsley on top.

Notes

  • Carrots: you'll need 5-6 whole carrots in total, around 1 pound. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 725kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 104g (35%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 383mg (16%) Potassium 857mg (24%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 13628IU (273%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 725 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 725kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 104g 35%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 383mg 16%
Potassium 857mg 18%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 13628IU 273%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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