Description
Crimson beet pasta sauce brings Italian countryside charm to your kitchen. Silky, earthy sauce blends roasted beets with creamy ricotta, creating a simple yet elegant meal you’ll savor with each twirling forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium beets, roasted and peeled
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cooked pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and wrap whole beets individually in aluminum foil for uniform roasting.
- Roast beets for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender, allowing them to develop rich, concentrated flavors.
- Remove beets from oven and let cool slightly, then carefully peel off skin using gloves to prevent staining.
- Roughly chop roasted beets into manageable chunks for smoother blending.
- Combine beets, garlic, cream, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a high-powered blender.
- Pulse and blend ingredients until achieving a silky, vibrant magenta sauce with no visible chunks.
- Transfer sauce to a saucepan and warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Cook preferred pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and immediately fold sauce into hot noodles, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Plate and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired, serving immediately while warm.
Notes
- Maximize beet flavor by roasting them whole with skin on, which concentrates their natural sweetness and preserves nutrients.
- Create a velvety smooth texture by using a high-powered blender and straining the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-silky consistency.
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sauce’s rich, creamy profile.
- Enhance the sauce’s complexity by adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or toasted walnuts for depth and nutty undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 433 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg