The Endless Meal · by Kristen Stevens★ 4.9 (18)

Creamy Carrot Pasta Sauce Topped with Pesto

Name: Creamy Carrot Pasta Sauce Topped with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 ounces short-shaped pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for the pasta); 6 medium carrots; 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 large onion (chopped); 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (divided); ½ cup cream cheese (can be light); ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste); 1 pinch pepper and chili flakes; 1 cup carrot top greens (see notes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons toasted cashews; 2 tablespoons parmesan; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic; 1 pinch sea salt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK

CAL 32%·PRO 44%

CARBS 86G54% OF CAL

6G FIBER68G OTHER12G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 23G32% OF CAL

7G SAT16G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A vibrant creamy carrot sauce topped with bright green carrot-top pesto, served over pasta. Light yet satisfying with a springtime feel, it's easy to make and can be frozen.

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Ingredients

serves 4

12 ounces short-shaped pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for the pasta)
6 medium carrots
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 large onion (chopped)
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (divided)
½ cup cream cheese (can be light)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
1 pinch pepper and chili flakes
1 cup carrot top greens (see notes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted cashews
2 tablespoons parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic
1 pinch sea salt

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 25M