Pasta with a Carrot Basil Sauce and Pine Nuts or Na

Name: Pasta with a Carrot Basil Sauce and Pine Nuts or Navy Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces angel hair pasta cooked and drained; 3 large carrots juice only, (1/3 to 1/2 cup juice) reserve the pulp; 12 each basil fresh; 2 cloves garlic peeled; 1 x garlic salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste; 2 tablespoons pine nuts dry pan roasted; 1/2 cup white beans drained, rinsed, cooked; 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fat-free, grated; 2 tablespoons croutons optional

Servings: persons

4 ounces angel hair pasta cooked and drained
3 large carrots juice only, (1/3 to 1/2 cup juice) reserve the pulp
12 each basil fresh
2 cloves garlic peeled
1 x garlic salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest grated
1/2 teaspoon olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon lemon juice or more to taste
2 tablespoons pine nuts dry pan roasted
1/2 cup white beans drained, rinsed, cooked
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fat-free, grated
2 tablespoons croutons optional

1
Extract the juice from 3 large trimmed and cleaned carrots.
2
In a food processor, chop the basil, and garlic; adding a little of the carrot juice to aid the processing.
3
Stop the processor and add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add the pine nuts, lemon rind and process, adding more juice as needed.
5
Add the oil to thicken.
6
Heat the Sauce : place a skillet or saute pan over medium heat and toast the nuts; add the solution from the processor and heat gently.
7
Mix 1 tablespoon of the reserved pulp with the remaining juice.
8
Heat to reduce to a 'thin' consistency (note that the pulp will thicken the sauce somewhat).
9
Do not allow to boil.
10
Add lemon juice to taste.
11
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat well.
12
Serve with romano shavings or fat-free grated Parmesan cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces angel hair pasta cooked and drained, 3 large carrots juice only, (1/3 to 1/2 cup juice) reserve the pulp, 12 each basil fresh, 2 cloves garlic peeled, and more.

Yes, Pasta with a Carrot Basil Sauce and Pine Nuts or Navy Beans 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.

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Pasta with a Carrot Basil Sauce and Pine Nuts or Navy Beans

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