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Beet Pasta topped with parmesan.

Beet Pasta

5 from 1 review
This is a bright-pink, super glossy beet pasta with a creamy, savory-sweet parmesan sauce. And the best part is it’s so easy to make. Just roast, blend, and pour, and you’ve got pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beets, red or orange
  • 7 ounces silken tofu
  • 1 lemon, for juice and zest
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 3 ounces parmesan, grated
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 16 ounces spaghetti, or pasta shape of choice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F convection or 450°F standard. Wash the beets very well and wrap them tightly in foil. Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until very tender. Pull them out of the oven and let them cool in the foil to help “steam” off the skin.
  2. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skins (they should slip off easily with your fingers). To skip this step, use 14 ounces of pre-cooked canned beets.
  3. To a blender, add the peeled beets and 7 ounces of silken tofu. Blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of water if it needs help getting smooth.
  4. Set a large pot of water to boil. Place a large sauté pan next to it.
  5. While the water is coming to a boil, zest the lemon and then halve it. Grate 4 garlic cloves and 3 ounces of parmesan.
  6. Once the water is boiling, season it liberally with salt. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  7. While the pasta is cooking, place the pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried basil, the lemon zest and garlic. Stir and let it sizzle for a few minutes, then add the beet sauce.
  8. Stir and add half the parmesan and a splash of the pasta water. Let this become a smooth sauce. Add the rest of the parmesan (reserving a bit for topping), taste and season with salt and lemon juice as preferred.
  9. Use tongs to transfer the pasta into the sauce, carrying splashes of pasta water with it. Mix until smooth, adding pasta water as needed.
  10. Serve warm with freshly grated parmesan on top. Enjoy!
Serving: 1 bowlCalories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 18g