Description
Beetroot pasta sauce is a vibrant, nutritious dish that transforms any meal into a culinary delight. Bursting with flavor and a stunning pink hue, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. Made from fresh beets, garlic, and creamy feta, it delivers health benefits without compromising on taste. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch or impressing guests at dinner, this versatile sauce is easy to make and customize. Serve it over your favorite pasta, topped with fresh herbs and cheese for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (170g)
- 1 large beetroot (170g), peeled and chopped
- 100g feta cheese (or paneer)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped beets and a pinch of salt; sauté for 1–2 minutes. Add one tablespoon of water, cover, and simmer until tender (13–15 minutes).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Blend cooked beets, garlic, feta (or paneer), lemon juice, and reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Toss drained pasta with beet sauce; adjust consistency with more pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg