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Rustic Italian Tomato-Carrot Pasta

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

Rustic Italian Tomato-Carrot Pasta: quick, veggie-forward dish with a simple tomato-carrot sauce ready in under 30 minutes.

Why this recipe works

This Rustic Italian Tomato-Carrot Pasta is a bright, everyday dish that balances tomato acidity with carrot sweetness. It suit families, quick weeknight dinners, and anyone who wants a comforting, veggie-forward pasta with minimal fuss.

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Key takeaways

Simple, pantry-friendly sauce
Classic Italian flavors with carrot sweetness
Stovetop pasta finish for glossy sauce

Recipe guide

This Rustic Italian Tomato-Carrot Pasta is a bright, everyday dish that balances tomato acidity with carrot sweetness. It suit families, quick weeknight dinners, and anyone who wants a comforting, veggie-forward pasta with minimal fuss.

A fast, comforting pasta with a bright tomato-and-carrot sauce.

  • Simple, pantry-friendly sauce
  • Classic Italian flavors with carrot sweetness
  • Stovetop pasta finish for glossy sauce

What you’ll need

Pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan. Optional: pasta water for saucing.

Step-by-step method

Cook pasta in salted water. Sauté onion in oil, add garlic, then carrots. Add tomatoes and oregano; simmer until saucy. Toss with pasta and a splash of pasta water; finish 1–2 minutes. Top with Parmesan.

Serving and tips

Season to taste and serve hot. The sauce thickens as it rests; reheat gently with a splash of water if needed.

Ingredients

  • 200 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan to serve

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water before draining
  2. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic
  3. Peel and grate the carrots and chop the tomatoes into small pieces
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent
  5. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
  6. Add the grated carrots and cook 4–5 minutes until softened
  7. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and dried oregano, simmer 6–8 minutes until saucy
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  9. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce
  10. Cook together 1–2 minutes so the sauce clings to the pasta
  11. Serve topped with grated Parmesan

FAQs

Can I use cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes? Yes, halve or crush cherry tomatoes to release juices.
I don’t have fresh parmesan. Can I skip it? Parmesan adds salt; you can omit or use a pinch of nutritional yeast for a similar note.
Can I make this vegan? Use a dairy-free parmesan alternative or skip cheese altogether.