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Savory Basil Carrot Pasta

savory basil carrot pasta
Ingredients:
  • (1 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1/4 cup) shallots, minced
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 lb.) carrots, julienned
  • (1/2 cup) defatted chicken stock
  • (1/4 tsp.) ground black pepper
  • Pinch of ground red pepper
  • (8 oz.) angel hair pasta
  • (1/4 cup) fresh basil, minced
  • (3 Tbsp.) grated Parmesan cheese
Servings
4
Dinner

Savory Basil Carrot Pasta

Spiced julienned carrots with angel hair pasta, fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 25 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add shallots and garlic, saute 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, stock, black and red peppers. Put a lid on it and cook 10 minutes.

  2. 2Fill a large pot with 2 quarts cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add pasta and cook 4 minutes. Drain, transfer to a platter.
  3. 3Uncover carrots and continue to cook until liquid is mostly evaporated. Pour over pasta. Toss with basil and Parmesan and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of dish

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 315
  • Total Fat 5.8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 54.2 g
  • Protein 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 186 mg
  • Fiber 4.4 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.