Beetroot Pink Pasta
If you’re looking to try something new and exciting in the kitchen, why not give Beetroot Pink Pasta a try? With its health benefits, versatility, and stunning color, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Not only is this pasta a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a feast for the eyes. The vibrant pink color adds a pop of excitement to any dish, making it perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or even just a cozy night in. The pink creamy sauce is so delicious that you might end up eating a few spoons before tossing in the pasta!
Beetroot Pink Pasta has a rich and creamy sauce loaded with flavours. Roasted beets along with some garlic and onion are blended along with some toasted walnuts and flavourings to create a rich sauce. Toss in some spaghetti or any other cooked pasta of your choice and voila! You have a delicious pasta ready. And if you love your proteins, you can always add in some tofu, paneer, chicken or even some sausages to this.
One of the reasons why Beetroot Pink Pasta has become so popular is also due to its health benefits. Beetroot is packed with essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s known to support heart health, improve digestion, and boost immunity. By incorporating beetroot into pasta, you’re not only adding color and flavor but also enhancing the nutritional value of your meal.
Beetroot Pink Pasta
Course: MainDifficulty: Easy3
servings10
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minutesA healthy and pretty looking pasta recipe!
Ingredients
Walnuts – 2 tbsp
Butter – 1 tbsp
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Garlic – 5-6 cloves, sliced
Onion – 1 small, sliced
Beetroot – 150 gms, sliced
Balsamic / Regular Vinegar – 2 tsp
Basil Leaves – a few, chopped
Salt & Pepper as per taste
Cheese – 2 cubes, roughly chopped
Spaghetti – 150 gms, cooked
Crumbled Feta Cheese
Basil Leaves for garnish
Directions
- Heat a pan and toast the walnuts. Keep it aside.
- Add butter and oil into a pan and once hot, add garlic, onion and beets to it along with vinegar, basil leaves, salt and pepper.
- Roast this on medium heat till the beetroot slices are roasted well.
- Once well roasted, remove from heat and let it cool down a little. Transfer the mix to a blender jar and add the toasted walnuts, cheese and some water and blend well.
- Transfer this back to the pan and cook for a couple of min.
- Add cooked spagheti or any other pasta of your choice and mix well. Top it with some feta cheese and basil leaves serve.
