Angel Hair Pasta With Walnut-Carrot Sauce Recipe

Name: Angel Hair Pasta With Walnut-Carrot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 10 ounces whole-grain angel hair pasta; 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for topping; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
10 ounces whole-grain angel hair pasta
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1/3 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for topping
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta.
4
Meanwhile, put the carrots, walnuts, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the walnut-carrot mixture and the raisins and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer, then add the pasta, pecorino, lemon juice, parsley, and salt to taste and toss.
8
Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.
9
Per serving: Calories 564; Fat 22 g (Saturated 6 g); Cholesterol23 mg; Sodium 541 mg; Carbohydrate 75 g; Fiber 9 g; Protein 21 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 10 ounces whole-grain angel hair pasta, 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped, 1/3 cup walnuts, and more.

Yes, Angel Hair Pasta With Walnut-Carrot Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Angel Hair Pasta With Walnut-Carrot Sauce

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