What Makes It Irresistible
- Effortless – If you can turn on the oven, boil water, and operate a blender, crafting this pasta is a breeze.
- Lusciously Creamy – The blend of roasted beets and feta cheese results in a luxuriously creamy pasta sauce.
- Abundant in Veggies – Sneak in more vegetables into your diet with this beet pasta.
- Radiant Hues – The tender beets infuse a bright and visually appealing pink hue to your pasta creation.
- Meal Prep-Friendly – This recipe stores well in both the refrigerator and freezer, making it an excellent choice for prepping ahead.
Essential Ingredients
- Pasta – Opt for short-cut pasta like rigatoni, fusilli, or penne, or go for the long pasta varieties such as spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini.
- Beets – The star ingredient for the creamy beet pasta. Red beets work beautifully, but golden beets can be a delightful alternative. If preferred, you can also use pre-cooked beets (see recipe notes).
- Feta – To impart creaminess and a protein boost. Other options include plain goat cheese, mascarpone cheese, or ricotta cheese.
- Shallot – To infuse flavor into the sauce, although a small onion can serve as a substitute if necessary.
- Garlic – For an aromatic touch.
- Olive Oil – Used for roasting the beets.
- Lemon Juice – To balance the acidity in the creamy beet sauce.
- Salt and Pepper – For seasoning.
Additionally, consider garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and finely chopped herbs like parsley, basil, dill, or mint.
Dietary Variations
To Make It Gluten-Free: Opt for gluten-free pasta.
To Make It Dairy-Free: Substitute with 1/2 cup of canned full-fat coconut milk.
