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Creamy Beetroot Feta Pasta

Creamy Beetroot Feta Pasta: A Vibrant Twist on Dinner

A colorful and vibrant Creamy Beetroot Feta Pasta that captivates the palate and caters to everyone's dietary preferences.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Use your favorite pasta shape; gluten-free pasta can be substituted.
For the Sauce
  • 2 medium Beetroot Fresh or pre-cooked.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese For a vegan version, consider using vegan feta, silken tofu, or cashews.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • to garnish Fresh Basil or Cilantro Adds freshness.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • blender
  • large pot
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash, peel, and chop the beetroots into small chunks. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped beetroot and salt, cover the skillet, and simmer for 13-15 minutes until tender.
  3. While the beets simmer, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  4. Drain pasta and set aside to keep warm.
  5. Transfer the beet and garlic mixture to a blender, add crumbled feta, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water, and blend until smooth.
  6. Combine drained pasta with the beetroot sauce in the skillet, toss over low heat until well coated.
  7. Garnish with crumbled feta and fresh herbs, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider using pre-cooked beets for time-saving, and store pasta and sauce separately if there are leftovers.

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