Best 3 Carrot Pasta Sauce Recipes

Carrot pasta sauce is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tomato-based sauces. Made with fresh carrots, this sauce is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a naturally sweet flavor that pairs well with a variety of pasta shapes and can be used in both hot and cold dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, carrot pasta sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT PASTA SAUCE

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The fresh ingredients and the short cooking time, make this a perfect light summer pasta dish. I found this recipe online claiming to be a fake tomato sauce. It doesn't taste like tomato, but then again it doesn't really taste like carrot either. The way all of the flavors mesh, it's really an indescribable flavor. Everyone seems pretty skeptical until they try it.

Provided by OwlMonkey

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small white onion
1 carrot, finely grated about one cup
1 1/2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for topping
1 tablespoon roasted sunflower seeds
8 ounces penne (or pasta of your choice)

Steps:

Chop the onions well and saute them in a skillet with the oil for about 10 minutes. Add the grated carrots and cook for other 5-8 minutes adding your soy sauce and a few Tablespoons of the pasta water to keep the sauce moist. When ready puree the sauce in a hand blender and put it back in the skillet.
In the meantime cook the pasta as directed and before draining it save few spoons of its water. Add the pasta to the skillet and mix until well combined. Serve the pasta topped with sunflower seeds, parsley, parmesan cheese and a swirl of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 858, Carbohydrate 98.1, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 13.3

CARROT PASTA WITH CREAMY ZESTY GARLIC SAUCE

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Categories No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Carrot Healthy Raw

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

For the noodles:
1 big carrot, made into noodles (you can use a veggie noodle/pasta machine or a julienne peeler)
For the sauce:
1 full TBSP unhulled tahini (or the regular tahini if you want)
1 TBSP good walnut oil (or good olive oil)
3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1 tsp tamari
1 tsp grated ginger
1 small garlic clove, grated
To top: handful of parsley (chopped), sesame seeds, pine nuts and anything else you fancy

Steps:

1) Mix all the ingredients for the sauce until you get them all combined. 2) Cut your carrot into noodles. 3) Pour sauce over the carrots and gently mix them by hand to coat. 4) Top with parsley, sesame and pine nuts and serve fresh. Keeps well in the fridge overnight.

RAW CARROT PASTA WITH GINGER-LIME PEANUT SAUCE

RAW CARROT PASTA WITH GINGER-LIME PEANUT SAUCE image

Categories Carrot

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

For the Carrot Pasta:
5 large carrots, peeled and spiraled into noodles
1/3 cup roasted cashews
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce:
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons liquid aminos
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon lime juice
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

To Prepare the Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together until smooth and creamy. To Prepare the Carrot Pasta: Wash carrots well, peel them, and pat them dry. Using your spiral slicer, make noodles out of all of the carrots. It will be more difficult to make the noodles once there is only a few inches of carrot left, so you can grate what's left of the carrot. Place all carrot noodles into a large serving bowl. Pour the Ginger-Lime Peanut Sauce over the noodles and gently toss together (I use my hands for this part). Serve with roasted cashews (or peanuts) and freshly chopped cilantro.

Tips:

Choose the right carrots: Select fresh, firm carrots with a deep orange color. Avoid carrots that are limp or have brown spots.
Roast or sauté the carrots: Roasting or sautéing the carrots intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or sauté them in a pan with olive oil or butter.
Use a high-powered blender or food processor: To get a smooth and creamy sauce, use a high-powered blender or food processor. If you don't have one, you can also use a regular blender, but you may need to blend the sauce in batches.
Add seasonings to taste: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. Some popular additions include garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
Use the sauce immediately or store it for later: Carrot sauce can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Carrot pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor and nutrition to your favorite pasta dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or spicy, creamy or chunky, there's a carrot pasta sauce recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy carrots, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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