Creamy Beet Pasta

The flavor of this pasta is similar to that of an alfredo sauce with both gorgeous color and lovely earthy flavor from the beets.

What is Beet Pasta?

Fresh beets are always in season and we’ve taken these bright red jewels and blended them with cream for a velvety smooth sauce; perfect for mixing into pasta.

The flavor (and consistency) of this sauce are similar to a fettuccine alfredo with an earthy undertone and a pretty pink color.

It’s perfect as a meatless meal or great topped with chicken or shrimp!

Ingredients and Variations

Beets, broth, cream, cheese, and a handful of fresh seasonings are basically all it takes to make beet pasta, but you can choose any pasta style you like!

BEETS We roast fresh beets, this can be done a couple of days in advance.

PASTA Use any kind of pasta. I used fettuccine but farfalle, penne or any medium-sized or long pasta will work. Use what you have!

SAUCE Heavy cream and parmesan cheese (and garlic) make this dish rich and satisfying. Switch out the chicken broth for vegetable broth if you’d like.

How to Make Beet Pasta

Roast beets in a tightly covered dish with 1 tablespoon of water until fork-tender. Set beets aside & let cool.
Cook onion & garlic in butter until tender. Once tender blend with beets & a bit of broth.

Time Saving Tip

Many grocery stores carry cooked beets in the produce area (or sometimes near the pre-packaged salads). They work great in this recipe and save time as they’re already cooked.

Be sure you’re not using pickled beets in this recipe, the flavor is too sweet and acidic.

Place beet purée in a saucepan & whisk in cream. Simmer sauce until thickened and add parmesan cheese.
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Toss pasta with cooked sauce. Season (per recipe below).

What Goes with Beet Pasta?

As an entrée serve beet pasta with a side of homemade garlic bread and some roasted parmesan asparagus. This dish can be topped with shrimp or grilled chicken.
As a side dish serve beet pasta with perfect ribeye steaks, or spatchcock turkey Try it alongside some country-style ribs with a fresh tossed salad.

Tips for the Best Beet Pasta

This is a great way to enjoy leftover beets.
Beets can be cooked any way you like (more on how to cook beets).
Most grocery stores sell pre-cooked beets in the produce section (don’t use pickled beets in this recipe).
We had the best results with the beets in a blender, the food processor didn’t make them as smooth and the sauce was a bit grainy.

Best Beet Recipes

Borscht Recipe – beet soup
Beet Salad – creamy, crunchy, & tangy
Easy Roasted Beets – so easy to make
Winter Salad – with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Sauteed Beet Greens – with simple ingredients

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