Carrots with Pesto and Ricotta Recipe

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Charred Oven-Roasted Carrots

Transform humble carrots into a stunning side dish with irresistible char, topped with vibrant pesto and creamy ricotta. Perfect for impressing at your next dinnercrispy edges, tender centers, and bursts of flavor await!

Photograph by Ryan Dausch

Directions

1. Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 1 1/2 pounds carrots (halved lengthwise if large), sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer skillet to a 475F oven and roast until charred and tender, 20-25 minutes.
5. Finish with a generous dollop of pesto and ricottaserve hot and savor the magic!