Beetroot Sauce Pasta
Beetroot sauce pasta is a vibrant, creamy dish made with roasted or sautéed beets, garlic, lemon, and feta, tossed with pasta for a naturally colorful and nutrient-packed meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pasta about 170 g or 6 oz
- 1 large or 2 small beetroots about 170 g or 6 oz
- 100 g 3.5 oz feta cheese or paneer
- 2 –3 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp crushed black pepper or to taste
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook beets with garlic in olive oil until tender, or roast in foil at 400°F (200°C) until soft.
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve some pasta water.
- Blend beets, garlic, feta or paneer, lemon juice, and a little pasta water until smooth.
- Toss pasta with beet sauce and black pepper, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with feta and fresh herbs, then serve warm.