Spaghetti with Carrot Pesto (Vegan)

To create a delicious and healthy dish, we will start with the carrots, which are the main ingredient of our recipe. The first step is to peel them and cut them into smaller pieces to facilitate the mixing process. Once the carrots are prepared, we can chop them in the food processor. If you do not have a food processor, an alternative is to grate them on a small grater, achieving a fine texture. As for the nuts, they can be added either to the food processor or can be crushed manually using a nut chopper or a rolling pin until they become small granules. The nuts will add a rich flavor and a crunchy texture to our dish.

Now, let’s take care of the flavored oil. In a pan, heat the olive oil together with a few cloves of garlic and some sprigs of fresh rosemary. It is important not to fry or burn the garlic, as it will become bitter and spoil the taste of the dish. Allow the oil to infuse for a few minutes until the flavors combine harmoniously.

After the oil has been flavored, remove the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs and pour the chopped carrots into the cup of the hand blender or blender. Gradually add the flavored oil little by little to achieve a smooth and homogeneous cream. Mix well until you get a creamy consistency, but not too liquid. If you have a more powerful mixer, you may achieve an even finer texture, but a more rustic appearance can add a special charm to the dish.

Once the mixture is well homogenized, add salt to taste, being careful not to overdo it, as the pasta will also require salt during boiling. Now it’s time to prepare the pasta. Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Once the pasta is ready, drain it well and add it to the bowl with the carrot pesto.

Mix the pasta with the carrot pesto until each piece is well coated with the flavorful sauce. This dish is ideal for both a quick lunch and an elegant dinner, having a refined taste and a pleasant presentation. You can garnish with some chopped nuts and fresh rosemary leaves for an extra flavor and an attractive visual appearance. Enjoy your meal!

 Ingredients: 1- 2 medium carrots 1 clove of garlic (or a teaspoon of dehydrated garlic) 3-4 walnut halves a sprig of fresh rosemary or a little dried rosemary (in this case, you will add it only at the end so it doesn't burn or you can put it directly with the carrots) oil salt

 Tags:  garlic carrots oil nut spaghetti lactose-free recipes vegetarian recipes