Description
Beetroot Pasta Sauce is a vibrant and nutritious addition to your meals, perfect for any occasion. This creamy sauce, bursting with flavors and a stunning pink hue, makes pasta not just delicious but also visually appealing. Packed with essential vitamins and fiber from beetroots, it offers a healthy twist to traditional pasta dishes. With quick preparation in under 20 minutes, this dish suits both busy weeknights and elegant dinner parties. Easily adaptable for vegan diets, simply substitute feta with silken tofu or blended nuts for a rich flavor. Serve this delightful sauce over your favorite pasta, topped with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of cheese for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
- Pasta (uncooked) – 2 cups (~170 g)
- Beetroots – 1 large or 2 small (~170 g)
- Feta (or Paneer) – 100 g
- Garlic Cloves – 2 to 3
- Olive Oil – 2 tsp
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Crushed Black Pepper – to taste
- Fresh Basil or Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and chop the beetroots. Sauté chopped garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add beetroots and salt; sauté for 1–2 minutes. Cover and simmer with water until tender.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Blend cooked beets, sautéed garlic, feta (or paneer), lemon juice, and some reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine drained pasta with beet sauce, adjust consistency with more water if needed.
- Garnish with crumbled feta and fresh herbs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg