Ingredients for the Dough
- 400 g flour
- 3 large carrots, boiled
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
Dough Preparation
- Peel and chop the carrots, then boil them until very soft. Drain, pat them dry with a paper towel, blend until smooth, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the flour, make a well in the center, and add the eggs, salt, and pureed carrots.
- Knead everything together for about 10 minutes until a soft dough forms. Since carrots hold moisture, you may need to add a bit more flour.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough using a rolling pin or pasta machine, and cut it into your desired shapes.
Ingredients for the Pasta
- 300 g fresh pasta
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Pasta Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook until it floats to the surface, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Ingredients for the Shrimp
- 300 g shrimp
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 50 ml water
- Olive oil
Shrimp Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, and sauté together for 2 minutes.
- Add water, salt, pepper, and paprika, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finally, add the shrimp and basil, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
This dish of fresh carrot pasta paired with succulent shrimp in a rich tomato-basil sauce is a perfect balance of sweetness and zest—a delightful, colorful Mediterranean-inspired meal. Enjoy!
