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Creamy Pink Beetroot Pasta

A silky, vibrant pasta coated in a naturally pink beetroot cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta
  • 2 cooked beetroots peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender or food processor
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Blend beetroots, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Heat sauce gently and stir in parmesan until melted.
  5. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust creaminess with pasta water and balance sweetness with lemon if needed.