Description
Creamy Beet Pasta Sauce is a vibrant and delicious twist on traditional pasta sauces that will elevate your weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. This visually stunning sauce boasts earthy sweetness from roasted beets, a creamy texture from heavy cream, and aromatic depth from garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delightful to taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets (about 8 oz), roasted
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender. Cool and peel.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Blend the roasted beets with heavy cream and sautéed garlic until smooth.
- Pour the beet mixture back into the skillet over low heat, stir in Parmesan (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Combine pasta with beet sauce, adding reserved water if needed for consistency. Serve with extra olive oil or Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg