Creamy Carrot Pasta Sauce

Ingredients (18)

• 12 ounces pasta choose your favorite short shaped pasta. Gluten-free, if needed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra for the pasta
• 6 medium carrots
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock divided
• 1/2 cup cream cheese can be light
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
• 1 pinch pepper and chili flakes
• Carrot Top Pesto:
• 1 cup carrot top greens see notes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted cashews
• 2 tablespoons parmesan
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic
• 1 pinch sea salt