Angel Hair Pasta With Walnut-Carrot Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 564
- Total Fat
- 22 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 6 grams
- Cholesterol
- 23 milligrams
- Sodium
- 541 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 75 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 9 grams
- Protein
- 21 grams
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
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta. 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. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnut-carrot mixture and the raisins and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots soften and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer, then add the pasta, pecorino, lemon juice, parsley, and salt to taste and toss. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.
