Pork and Carrot Pasta Sauce

Submitted by Kate S.

"An Italian friend who is a wonderful cook first introduced me to carrot pasta sauce. I don't have her recipe, but have developed this one of my own. My kids don't enjoy tomato sauce--this is a pleasing alternative."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 large onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups broth or 2 cups milk
• 1 lb pasta, cooked
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Saute onions, garlic, and carrots in oil.
2. Add meat and seasonings and brown.
3. Add liquid and simmer to combine flavors. (For as long as is convenient for your meal preparations. Five minutes or 55 minutes is fine, but more liquid may be needed if the simmering time is long.).
4. Toss sauce with cooked pasta, garnish with Parmesan and serve.