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Beetroot Pasta Recipe

Beetroot Pasta is a quick, healthy and nutritious way to include pasta along with cheese and seasoning.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings2 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fusili pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

For beetroot sauce:

  • 1 small sized beetroot
  • 2 nos red chilli
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste

Seasoning & Topping:

Instructions

  • To begin with first add water.
  • Boil well add salt and few drops of oil.
  • Add pasta. I used wheat pasta.
  • Cook well.It takes atleast 7-10 mins to cook, depends on pasta variety too.
  • Keep an eye and keep checking.
  • Check by cutting it with a spoon.If it cuts through easily then pasta is done.Switch off.
  • Drain immediately. Rinse with cold water to prevent from further cooking. Set aside.
  • Pressure cook beetroot along with little water for 3-4 whistles. Reserve the water and set aside.Cool down.
  • Add it to blender along with red chillies, garlic and olive oil.
  • Add reserved beets cooked water little by little and blend it to a smooth puree. That's it beetroot pasta sauce ready.
  • Add this to cooked pasta
  • Mix it well.
  • Transfer to serving plate, sprinkle cheese, mixed herbs or oregano, add a dash of lemon juice along with a sprinkle of spring onion. Enjoy Beetroot Pasta!!

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Notes

  • You can use any pasta based on availability.
  • You can add roasted tomatoes or sundried tomatoes while grinding to get a more tangy flavour.
  • Add feta cheese and dill leaves as topping if you get it.
  • Make sure to cook pasta perfectly, only then it will absorb the sauce well.
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Pasta Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 810 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 2107mg92%
Potassium 278mg8%
Carbohydrates 122g41%
Fiber 18g75%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1166IU23%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 127mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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