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Roasted Beet and Garlic Pasta

A rich and healthy pasta that is packed with nutrients. It is delicious served with a big scoop of Ricotta.  Adapted from Whole Living

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 527 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole grain spaghetti
  • 1 1/2 pounds red beets trimmed and scrubbed
  • 4 cloves whole garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • freshly ground salt
  • red pepper flakes
  • 2/3 cup ricotta

Instructions

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  1. Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F. Drizzle beets with olive oil and wrap beets and garlic cloves tightly in foil. Roast until very tender, approximately 1 hour. After removing from oven, remove foil and let cool slightly. Carefully peel beets and coarsely chop.
  3. In a food processor, combine roasted beets, garlic, remaining olive oil, walnuts, and tomatoes. Pulse until smooth and creamy, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Toss pasta and beet mixture until well combined. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve with a scoop of ricotta on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 673mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.8mg (8%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527

% Daily Value*

Calories 527kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 673mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.