Pasta With Carrots, Sage, And Scallions

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large carrots, julienned
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 12 -15 large fresh sage leaves, cut into thin strips
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 bring a big pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. when it's done, drain and put back in the pot to keep warm.
• 2 while the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. when hot, add the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes (more or less depending on how thinly they are cut). add the scallions and sage to the pan and stir around for a couple minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper. if the pasta is still cooking, set the skillet off to the side and keep warm.
• 3 add the butter and lemon juice to the drained pasta and stir until the butter is melted and everything is combined well. divide the pasta among 4 serving plates and top with the carrot mixture. serve garnished with the cheese.