Carrot Pasta

5 from 2 votes

This speedy carrot pasta will surprise you with its combination of garlic flavor, parmesan, bright lemon juice, and crisp breadcrumbs. It's fresh, flavorful, and ready in 15 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Carrot pasta

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

Pasta

8oz (220 grams) Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne...)

Breadcrumbs

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Carrots

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
12 oz (350 grams) carrots, peeled and shredded
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ cup parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the spaghetti until al dente (follow the package instructions). Reserve ½ cups of hot pasta water before draining the pasta.
Toast the breadcrumbs: Heat ½ scant tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumb, and cook, stirring often, until golden—about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer to a small bowl, and set aside.
Cook the carrots: Place the skillet back on the stove, add 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic, and cook gently over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant (be careful not to burn it). Add the carrots and salt, and cook, stirring now and then, until soft but still a bit crisp. Turn the heat off.
Assemble: Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and add it to the skillet. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, and toss until well combined, adding a touch of the reserved cooking water if the pasta needs extra moisture. Finish with parmesan, breadcrumbs, and some freshly ground black pepper. Season to taste (you might prefer more salt, pepper, or lemon juice).
Serve: Divide the mixture into plates and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for its fruity flavor. Garnish with more parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts: The nutrition values for one serving are based on an online nutrition calculator. They are estimates only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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