Pink Pasta with Beet Sauce
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A visually stunning pasta dish featuring a creamy pink sauce made from ricotta and beets, perfect for special occasions.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- ricotta cheese - 1 cup (for creaminess)
- cooked beets - 2 medium (peeled and chopped)
- raw garlic - 1 clove (to taste)
- salt - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
- red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (for heat)
- olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for blending)
- lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (from half a lemon)
- pasta - 1 pound (long, worm-like pasta)
- parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup (for garnish)
- basil - a few leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine ricotta cheese, cooked beets, raw garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Reserve a bit of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the pink sauce over the pasta and gently toss to combine.
- Plate the Pasta: Plate the pasta one noodle at a time, swirling it for presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Grate fresh parmesan cheese over the pasta and add basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately.
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