• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Glutenless Maximus
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • Gluten Free Resources
  • Ask Kate
  • About Me
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Gluten Free Resources
  • Ask Kate
  • About Me
×
Home » Recipes » Under 30 Minutes

Nora Ephron's Carrot Spaghetti

Feb 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

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!

carrot-spaghetti-inspired-by-nora-ephron

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.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Nora Ephron's Carrot Spaghetti
  • Food safety

Ingredients

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-ingredients
  • 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.

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-process-shot

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.

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-process-shot

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

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-process-shot

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

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-process-shot

Simmer on the stove for another 15 minutes. 

nora-ephrons-carrot-spaghetti-process-shot

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.

gluten-free-nora-ephron-carrot-spaghetti

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.

carrot-spaghetti-inspired-by-nora-ephron

Nora Ephron's Carrot Spaghetti

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!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes 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
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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.

More Under 30 Minutes

  • Gluten-Free-Yogurt-Cups-Snack
    Lemon Yogurt Cups
  • pineapple-dessert-lime-zest-topping
    Gluten-Free Chocolate Pineapple
  • gluten-free-fruit-nachos-with-greek-yogurt-and-pomegranate
    Easy Fruit Nachos Recipe – Dragon Fruit
  • chocolate-spoons-with-raspberry-topping
    Easy Hot Chocolate Spoons Recipe

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

No Bake

  • passionfruit-shells-filled-with-orange-swirled-sorbet
    Mango Passionfruit Greek Yogurt Sorbet Recipe
  • piping-yogurt-mixture-onto-parchment-paper-dippin-dots-tutorial
    Homemade Yogurt Dippin Dots (Tropical Fruit Recipe)
  • matcha-whipped-cream-on-bright-yellow-lemonade
    Matcha Lemonade with Whipped Cream Recipe
  • blueberry-greek-yogurt-bites-with-matcha-coating
    Protein-Packed Blueberry Greek Yogurt Bites with Matcha White Chocolate

Under 30 Minutes

  • easy-crispy-ground-beef-tacos-recipe
    Ultimate Crispy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
  • chocolate-yogurt-clusters-on-parchment-paper
    HEALTHY Chocolate Yogurt Clusters
  • simple- mm-edible-cookie-dough
    The BEST GF Protein Cookie Dough Recipe
  • 4th-of-july- fruit-skewers
    4th of July Fruit Skewers Recipe

Fruit

  • cherry-yogurt
    Cherry Matcha Frozen Yogurt Bites Recipe
  • creamy-greek-yogurt-bark-with-red-cherries-and-green-pistachios
    Cherry Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe
  • creamy-lemon-blueberry-frozen-yogurt-close-up-texture-shot
    Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt (No Ice Cream Maker!)
  • frozen-watermelon-sorbet-served-in-glass-bowls
    3-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet Recipe (Easy!)

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact
  • Portfolio
  • Work with me

As an Amazon Associate. I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2024 Glutenless Maximus