This was inspired by a recipe the Smitten Kitchen posted on her Instagram a few weeks back, and just so happens to use both the leftover carrots and chimichurri base from Recipe 1 to make this come together quickly.

I like my pasta dishes extra salady, and you can add as much or little arugula as you choose. Consider this a formula for other summer pasta variations when you are needing extra help throwing together a weeknight meal. Pasta + herby sauce + roasted veg + greens + crunchy bits is always a win. Sub out the carrots for roasted tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, broccoli, etc. and top it with a toasted nut and a few grates of parm? Dinner!