A quick dunk of fresh carrot ribbons in the pasta cooking water softens them just enough so you can swirl them through the creamy sauce with the linguine. If you have a spiralizer, spiralize the carrots and add to the pasta cooking water 3 minutes before draining. Shaved Parmesan melts evenly into the sauce and creates lovely shards on top for a visual and textural contrast. A handful of fresh parsley and tarragon add a springy pop of green right at the end. You could also use thinly sliced chives or the green parts of green onions.
How to Make It
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding carrots during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 30 seconds. Add milk to pan; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes or until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups. Stir in salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup cheese until smooth. Add pasta mixture to milk mixture; toss. Top with breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, parsley, and tarragon. Serve immediately.
