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    Home » Recipes » Kids Cooking Recipes

    Creamy Carrot Pasta

    Published: Jan 2, 2020 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Geetha Priyanka · 20 Comments

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    Creamy carrot pasta is a mildly sweet and flavourful dish that makes a great meal for kids. This pasta with carrot sauce recipe is easy to make with a few pantry ingredients and the delicious carrot sauce has a magical power to even appeal to the pickiest kid to eat their meals without any fuss.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make carrot sauce?
    • How to make carrot pasta?
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Storage
    • Serving Suggestions
    • FAQs
    • More Kid-Friendly Recipes
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    Like many pasta dishes that have a base sauce, this creamy pasta dish has a hidden vegetable sauce which is a great way to increase kid's vegetable intake.

    This carrot pasta and pasta with hidden vegetable sauce make an ideal meal for picky kids who have trouble eating vegetables due to their texture or colour or for any other reasons. The smooth vegetable sauce not only enhances the taste of the pasta, but the smooth texture makes it more interesting.

    The best part of this easy carrot pasta is that you can make a big batch of sauce and store it in a freezer to use later in a week or a month. Whenever you plan to make pasta, just thaw the sauce, mix it with pasta and season with salt and pepper if necessary. It not only saves time but also fixes a quick midweek dinner.

    Ingredients

    For Carrot Sauce

    required ingredients in a bowls to make carrot sauce.

    Spices: ground cumin, salt and pepper are the essential spices used in this simple sauce.

    Vegetables: I've used fresh vegetables-carrot, tomato, garlic. You may use tinned tomatoes or tomato puree. Ensure to check the salt and add accordingly as the tinned tomatoes contain salt.

    Liquids: oil and water are the two liquids required to make this sauce. I've used olive oil to enhance the flavour of the sauce.

    For Pasta

    ingredients placed in individual bowls to make carrot pasta.

    Pasta: I've used penne pasta. You can use any shape pasta that you like.

    Liquids: sufficient water to boil pasta, little oil to cook sauce and pasta.

    Seasonings: I've used an Italian herb mix to flavour the pasta. Feel free to use dried, oregano, basil or whatever herb you have in hand. A little salt is required to add to boiling water while cooking pasta.

    Cheese: grated cheddar cheese has been used in this recipe. You may use any cheese of your choice.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to make carrot sauce?

    The creamy yummy carrot pasta sauce is made with a few ingredients and is ready quickly. Carrots and tomatoes are cooked until soft, seasoned with ground cumin, salt, pepper and then blended with soaked cashews until smooth.

    cashews soaked in warm water.

    Soak cashews for 15-20 minutes in warm water.

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium-low heat.

    Once the oil is hot, add tomatoes, carrots, garlic and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the carrots are soft. Keep stirring regularly to avoid vegetables from sticking to the bottom of a pan.

    Add cumin powder, salt, pepper and mix well. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.

    Drain the water from the soaked cashews and keep it aside.

    In a blender, add the cashews, vegetables, water and grind it to a smooth puree.

    Transfer the sauce to a bowl.

    How to make carrot pasta?

    college of 4 images with top left image of cooking pasta in water, top right image of stirring carrot sauce in a white pan, bottom left image of mixing pasta in the sauce and bottom right image of picking carrot pasta from a plate with a fork.

    In a steel pot, add sufficient water to cook the pasta and bring it to a rolling boil on medium-high heat.

    Add salt, 1 teaspoon oil, pasta and mix well.

    Reduce the heat slightly and cook pasta for 3-4 minutes or until the pasta is well done.

    Drain the water from pasta over a colander. Shake the colander to drain off any excess water and keep the pasta aside.

    In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add ¾ cup carrot sauce over medium heat.

    Add Italian herb mix, cheese and cook for a minute or just until cheese melts.

    Add the pasta and mix until well combined.

    Taste and add salt and pepper if required.

    creamy carrot pasta in a white bowl placed on a marblw along with a bowl of carrot sauce and pinch bowl of spice mix.

    Serve this delicious and creamy carrot pasta immediately.

    Variations

    A dash of lemon juice adds a slight zing and enhances the flavour of the sauce.

    A small onion adds a lovely flavour. Sauté it along with carrots.

    A few chopped basil leaves or finely chopped parsley make a fabulous addition, sprinkle it on the top of pasta just before serving.

    A few chopped red peppers enrich the colour of the pasta. Sauté them along with the carrots and blend.

    Substitutions

    I've used a fabulous Italian herb mix that contains basil, thyme, oregano and rosemary. You may add just one herb that you have in hand instead of this herb mix.

    Feel free to swap cheddar cheese with any cheese that you like.

    Substitute water with vegetable stock or almond milk while making carrot sauce to make it healthier and for extra flavour.

    Tips and Tricks

    Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water and immediately add cold water over the pasta in the colander to prevent it from cooking further and sticking to each other.

    Generally, it is not necessary to add any water while cooking the vegetables as the moisture from the tomatoes is enough to cook carrots. But if you feel the moisture has completely evaporated and vegetables begin to stick to the base of the pan then splash a little water, stir and continue to cook.

    If you are using sour tomatoes add a small spoon of sugar to balance the sourness.

    While blending the vegetables and cashews, add a little more water if required to make the blending process easier. 

    Chop the carrots into small chunks to speed up the cooking process. The smaller the carrots are chopped, the quicker they get cooked.

    Use a high-power blender to make carrot sauce as it has to be blended into a smooth sauce. The texture contributes to the taste, colour and flavour of the pasta.

    Add a spoon of red chilli flakes if you plan to serve pasta to older kids or adults.

    The ground cumin adds an earthy flavour and aroma to the dish. Leave it out if your child doesn’t like the flavour.

    Add or reduce the sauce based on your child’s preference. Add more sauce if your kids like their pasta to be soft and smooth. Reduce sauce if your child likes a bit dry and crunchy pasta.

    Adjust seasoning to suit your child’s taste buds.

    Storage

    Fridge: Carrot sauce stays good for 2-3 days in the fridge if stored properly in an airtight container. 

    Freezer: You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Divide the carrot sauce into desired portions and freeze them in an ice cube tray or small freezer-friendly containers. 

    Serving Suggestions

    This pasta with carrot sauce makes a healthy midweek meal to serve the whole family.

    Great dish to include in kid's party menu. Serve it along with milkshake - mango milkshake/ strawberry banana milkshake and healthy desserts such as creamy yogurt fruit salad or a strawberry fool.

    FAQs

    How to use up leftover carrot sauce?

    If you are not interested in storing the sauce to use later then there are quite a few interesting ways to use up this versatile pasta sauce.

    Use it up as a healthy spread on toast or sandwich. You can use it as a healthy base sauce for bread pizza or vegetable flatbread pizza. 

    This vegetable sauce also makes a great spread on vegetable wraps too. 

    Is the carrot sauce pasta vegan?

    No, it's not vegan as cheddar cheese has been used. However, this carrot pasta recipe can be made vegan by swapping cheddar cheese with plant-based cheese. 

    Can I freeze leftover pasta with sauce?

    Yes, you can store the leftover pasta that's tossed in the sauce if you do not intend to consume it in a couple of days. In fact, freezing is a better option than waste. 
    Thaw and reheat in an oven until piping hot before consuming it.

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    close up shot of creamy carrot pasta in a white bowl placed on a marblw along with a bowl of carrot sauce and pinch bowl of spice mix.

    Pasta with Carrot Sauce

    Pasta with carrot sauce is a creamy, mildly sweet and flavourful dish that makes a great meal for kids. Like many pasta dishes that have a base sauce, this dish has a hidden vegetable sauce which is a great way to up vegetable intake for a child’s meal. Although the recipe is easy to make with a few ingredients, the silky smooth and mildly sweet carrot sauce has a magical power to appeal even the pickiest kid to eat their meals without any fuss.
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 1055kcal
    Author: Samyuktha

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    Ingredients

    1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

      For Carrot Sauce

      • 1 Tablespoon Oil
      • ¼ cup (or) 43 gms Cashews
      • 1 cup (or) 153 gms Carrots 2 medium size, diced
      • ¾ cup (or) 122 gms Tomatoes 1 large
      • 2 cloves Garlic
      • Salt as required
      • ½ Teaspoon Crushed Pepper
      • ½ Teaspoon Cumin powder/ground cumin
      • ½ cup Water

      For Pasta

      • 1.5 cups (or) 145 gms Pasta
      • Water to cook pasta
      • Salt as required
      • 1 +1 Teaspoon Olive oil
      • 1 Teaspoon Italian Herb Mix
      • 3 Tablespoon (or) 15 gms Cheddar Cheese grated

      Instructions

      To make Pasta Sauce

      • Soak cashews in warm water for 15 minutes.
        ¼ cup (or) 43 gms Cashews
      • Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium-low heat.
        1 Tablespoon Oil
      • Once the oil is hot, add tomatoes, carrots, garlic and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are soft. Keep stirring regularly to avoid vegetables sticking at the bottom of a pan or burning them.
        1 cup (or) 153 gms Carrots, ¾ cup (or) 122 gms Tomatoes, 2 cloves Garlic
      • Add cumin powder, salt, pepper and mix well. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool completely.
        Salt, ½ Teaspoon Cumin powder/ground cumin, ½ Teaspoon Crushed Pepper
      • Drain the water from soaked cashews and keep it aside.
      • In a blender, add cashews, vegetables, water and grind it to a smooth puree.
        ½ cup Water
      • Transfer the sauce to a bowl.

      To make Pasta

      • In a steel pot, add sufficient water to cook pasta and bring it to a rolling boil on medium-high heat.
        Water
      • Add salt, 1 teaspoon oil, pasta and mix well.
        Salt, 1 +1 Teaspoon Olive oil, 1.5 cups (or) 145 gms Pasta
      • Reduce the heat slightly and cook pasta for 3-4 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
      • Drain the water from pasta over a colander. Shake the colander to drain off any excess water and keep the pasta aside.
      • In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil and add ¾ cup carrot sauce over medium heat.
        1 +1 Teaspoon Olive oil
      • Add Italian herb mix, cheese and cook for a minute or just until cheese melts.
        1 Teaspoon Italian Herb Mix, 3 Tablespoon (or) 15 gms Cheddar Cheese
      • Add pasta and mix until well combined.
      • Taste and add salt and pepper if required.
      • Serve delicious and healthy pasta immediately.

      Notes

      Tips & Tricks to make perfect carrot pasta
      Once pasta is cooked, drain the water and immediately add cold water over pasta in the colander to avoid them cooking further and sticking to each other.
      Generally, it is not necessary to add any water while cooking vegetables as the moisture from tomatoes is enough to cook carrots. But if you feel the moisture has completely evaporated and vegetables begin to stick to the bottom of the pan then splash a little water, stir and continue to cook.
      If you are using sour tomatoes add a small spoon of sugar to balance the sourness.
      While blending vegetables and cashews, add little more water if required.
      Chop the carrot into small chunks to fast up the cooking process. The smaller the carrot is chopped quicker they get cooked.
      Use high power blender to make carrot sauce as the texture contributes to the taste, colour and flavour of the pasta. 
      Add a spoon of red chilli flakes if you plan to serve pasta to adults.
       
      ** Nutrional information provided here are estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 1055kcal | Carbohydrates: 159g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 1201mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 20872IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 6mg
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      1. raina

        March 24, 2022 at 7:41 pm

        step 5 says ass not add like its suppose to

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          March 24, 2022 at 10:45 pm

          Thanks for pointing it out. Now corrected.

          Reply
      2. Lathiya

        January 09, 2020 at 9:03 pm

        5 stars
        The pasta looks great. It's nice to involve kids in cooking and your daughter is doing a great job. Keep it up.

        Reply
      3. Sapna

        January 09, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        5 stars
        Carrot sauce sounds very flavorful and of course we can add the veggies goodness without the kids knowing it.

        Reply
      4. Priya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        5 stars
        Lovely recipe geetha, that beautiful hue of carrots sauce looks stunning, i bet this is the best way to make kids eat carrots if they dont like them any other way. will be a definite hit at home!

        Reply
      5. Vandana

        January 08, 2020 at 11:25 am

        5 stars
        Great recipe. Never thought of making and using carrot sauce in Pasta. It's so much healthier than the white pasta sauce. Thanks for sharing this recipe. will try it.

        Reply
      6. Jolly

        January 08, 2020 at 10:13 am

        I love the vibrant colour of that pasta sauce. Sounds like a wonderful & healthy idea of feeding veggies. It looks so delicious and beautiful video.

        Reply
      7. Anshu

        January 08, 2020 at 9:57 am

        5 stars
        Oh my, the pasta looks absolutely stunning and mouthwatering and your pics are indeed making me drool. Plus a lovely way to incorporate carrots in the diet, especially for kids who run away from eating healthy...lovely share!

        Reply
      8. amrita

        January 08, 2020 at 6:50 am

        4 stars
        What a vibrant colour of the carrot sauce. No one can guess you are hidding carrot in pasta. What a gorgeous and delightful recipe and easy to make.

        Reply
      9. Shailender Sharma

        January 06, 2020 at 7:38 pm

        5 stars
        Pasta and carrot sauce sounds to be a great & unique combo. This is indeed a best way to feed vegetable to kids along with their all time favourite pasta.

        Reply
      10. Sandhya Nadkarni

        January 06, 2020 at 4:39 am

        5 stars
        I love the vibrant color of that pasta sauce. It must taste awesome with cashews in it too. I am going to try this sauce too.

        Reply
      11. Mayuri Patel

        January 04, 2020 at 4:44 pm

        5 stars
        I usually make pasta at home with different sauces but haven't tried a carrot sauce. Sounds like a wonderful idea. Love the colour of the pasta, makes it so appealing.

        Reply
      12. Vanitha Bhat

        January 04, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        5 stars
        Brilliant dear!! Never thought of using carrots in a pasta sauce! A great way to make kids "eat" their carrots! Love the color too! Beautiful and healhty share!

        Reply
        • Lata Lala

          January 06, 2020 at 7:13 pm

          5 stars
          What a beautiful idea to make pasta sauce with carrots Geetha. It's brilliant way to feed kids vegetables they don't want to.
          Pasta looks absolutely scrumptious and the colour looks so gorgeous too.
          Beautiful share.

          Reply
          • Geetha Priyanka

            March 03, 2020 at 12:37 pm

            Thank you Lataji. We as moms have to come up with unique ways to feed our children no matter how difficult it is!

            Reply
      13. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

        January 04, 2020 at 6:26 am

        5 stars
        It is a wonderful idea to include kids in cooking. Love the recipe and love your cute chef helping you with the recipe. Beautiful video and the sauce looks so creamy and delicious.

        Reply
        • Geetha Priyanka

          March 03, 2020 at 12:35 pm

          Thanks Sandhya. Including little ones is the good decision I made to make her eat healthy food.

          Reply

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