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Creamy Carrot Mac N Cheese Fake-Out

Ingredients

  • Carrot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb carrots with leafy tops peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces (save the tops for the drizzle below)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper red sauce
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp dried mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp orange and 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • Carrot Top Drizzle
  • 1 cup leafy carrot tops
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • CARROT SAUCE: In large skillet with a lid heat the oil, add carrots and spices. Cover and cook until the carrots are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.Stir in the garlic and zests, add to stock and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree mixture until creamy.
  • CARROT TOP DRIZZLE: : In a food processor mix all ingredients. To finish: Cook 1 lb pasta until al dente (not fully softened), scoop out ¾ cup pasta water. Drain pasta and stir into carrot sauce, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess. Top pasta with the drizzle.