16 oz bronze cut durum wheat semolina pasta, uncooked
80ml olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
80g (~1) carrot, grated
80g tomato paste
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
5 tsp water
1 tsp lemon juice
80g whole milk yogurt
45ml (½ cup) whole milk/oat milk
2 tbsp butter
35g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
½ cup pasta water
Toppings:
Parmigiano Reggiano
chopped parsley or basil
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserving ½ cup of the liquid, and drain it.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and red onion and cook until soft and translucent (~4-5 min).
Add garlic and grated carrot and sauté for 1-2 min. until fragrant and softened.
Add tomato paste and cook until it starts getting darker color (~2-3 min).
Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and combine well.
Add the 2 tbsp water and lemon juice.
Turn the heat to low.
Mix the yogurt and milk together and then add it to the pot. Mix slowly, stir constantly until smooth and creamy.
Don't boil or it may curdle.
Add butter and Parmigiano Reggiano. Stir until melted and well combined.
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce, and stir.
Remove the sauce from heat.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Serve with some extra Parmigiano Reggiano, chopped fresh herbs, and olive oil.
Highly recommend bronze cut durum wheat semolina pasta of any shape as opposed to mass produced standard pasta. It is tastier, chewier, and overall better.