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    Nora Ephron's Carrot Spaghetti

    Feb 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This is Nora Ephron's recipe for pasta sauce. It's so simple to make and 100% delicious. It's made of carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, and a lot of butter. The perfect combo!

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    My mom found this recipe in a cookbook years ago, and she's made it frequently ever since. I love the recipe because it can be made quickly and doesn't have to sit on the stove for hours. Also, you can just eyeball the ingredients without any real measurements.

    This recipe pairs well with my recipe for gluten-free meatballs.

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    Ingredients

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    • Fresh carrots
    • Fresh celery
    • A can of tomatoes
    • An onion
    • Salt
    • Red pepper
    • Unsalted butter
    • Freshly cracked black pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    In a dutch oven, warm a teaspoon of olive oil.

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    Add carrots, celery, the can of tomatoes, and onion to a food processer and pulse until ingredients are finely chopped. Make sure not to over chop the mixture.

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    Pour the carrot mixture into the pan and sautee for 10 minutes. Add in a stick of butter and stir until it melts.

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    Add in the red pepper, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. 

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    Simmer on the stove for another 15 minutes. 

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    Serve with pasta and top with parmesan.

    Hint: Do not over-process the mixture in the food processor. You want the mixture to be finely chopped instead of liquid.

    Equipment

    • A food processor - you need a food processor or blender for this recipe. Find the one I use HERE.

    Storage

    You can store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.

    You can freeze the sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

    Top tip

    Add a little extra red pepper for a spicier sauce.

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    Nora Ephron's Carrot Spaghetti

    Jones
    This is Nora Ephron's recipe for pasta sauce. It's so simple to make and 100% delicious. It's made of carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, and a lot of butter. The perfect combo!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • A food processor
    • A dutch oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large fresh carrots
    • 3 stalks fresh celery
    • 12 ounce can of tomatoes
    • ½ onion
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper
    • 1 stick unsalted butter
    • A dash of freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a dutch oven, warm a teaspoon of olive oil.
    • Add carrots, celery, the can of tomatoes, and onion to a food processer and pulse until ingredients are finely chopped. Make sure not to over chop the mixture.
    • Pour the carrot mixture into the pan and sautee for 10 minutes. Add in a stick of butter and stir until it melts.
    • Add in the red pepper, salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
    • Simmer on the stove for another 15 minutes.
    • Serve with pasta and top with parmesan.

    Notes

    Do not over-process the mixture in the food processor. You want the mixture to be finely chopped instead of liquid.
    Keyword carrot sauce, carrot spaghetti, gluten free spaghetti, nora ephron, nora ephron recipe, spaghetti
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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