Description
A vibrant and nutritious beetroot pasta dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 2 medium beetroot, peeled and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped beetroot to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
- Blend the beetroot mixture until smooth, adding a little water if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the beetroot sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For added creaminess, consider stirring in a dollop of ricotta cheese or crème fraîche before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg