Beetroot Pasta

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Beetroot Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish coated in a homemade beet sauce. It’s got a beautiful natural sweetness and a smooth, comforting texture that totally transforms your standard pasta night.

3,511kcal

6 Portions · 1,900 g

Protein
130 g
Carbohydrates
435 g
Fat
131 g
Fiber
34 g
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6

g
  • Beetroot1
  • Ricotta200 grams
  • Salt1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper½ teaspoon
  • Pistachio50 grams
  • Pine Nut10 grams
  • Walnuts5
  • Nutmeg3 grams
  • Parmigiano Reggiano50 grams
  • Basil1 handful
  • Garlic Cloves3
  • Olive Oil35 milliliters
  • Lemon Juice2 tablespoons
  • Pasta600 grams

Cook the Beetroot

  1. 1

    Wash and peel the beetroot.

  2. 2

    Cut it into quarters.

  3. 3

    Place it in a saucepan.

  4. 4

    Add enough water to just cover the beetroot.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 min, or until the beetroot is tender.

    Timer20 min

Cook the Pasta

  1. 6

    Fill a large pot with water and place it on the stove.

  2. 7

    Salt the water.

  3. 8

    Once the water starts boiling, add 600g of your preferred pasta.

  4. 9

    Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

Mix the beet sauce:

  1. 10

    Add the cooked beetroot, 200 g ricotta, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 50 grams pistachio, 10 g pine nuts, 5 walnuts, 3 grams nutmeg, 50 g parmesan, 35 ml olive oil, handful of fresh basil leaves, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to a blender.

  2. 11

    Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. 12

    If the sauce is too thick, add some of the boiling pasta water to thin it out.

Drain and serve:

  1. 13

    Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a little pasta water.

  2. 14

    Place pasta back into the pot.

  3. 15

    Stir in the creamy beet sauce, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.

  4. 16

    Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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