Beetroot Pasta Sauce
Beetroot Pasta Sauce is a visually stunning and nutritious twist on your traditional pasta dish. This vibrant sauce blends the earthy sweetness of fresh beetroots with aromatic garlic and onions, creating a delightful flavor profile that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for date nights or casual dinners, this easy-to-make sauce is ready in just under 30 minutes. Transform your pasta experience with this colorful, delicious recipe that is as good for your health as it is for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beetroots (about 250g)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 250g pasta of choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the beetroots into small cubes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped beetroots and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until beets are tender (approximately 20 minutes).
- Blend the mixture until smooth; adjust thickness with more vegetable broth if necessary.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with beetroot sauce in the skillet over low heat, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg