Carrot Sauce Pasta
A creamy and naturally sweet pasta made with blended carrots, ginger, garlic, milk, and warm spices. This simple comfort dish is flavorful, unique, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta of choice
- 1 medium carrot (grated or finely chopped)
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp grated garlic
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- A pinch cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the grated carrots and cook until about 80–85% tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add grated ginger and garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Transfer the carrot mixture to a blender. Add milk and a little pasta water, then blend until smooth or slightly textured.
- Return the pan to medium-low heat and pour in the blended carrot sauce. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add cayenne pepper, red chilli flakes, cinnamon powder, and salt. Stir and let the sauce simmer briefly.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk to make the recipe vegan.
- Blend longer for a smoother sauce.
- Add extra pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.