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pink spaghetti with parmesan cheese

Spaghetti with Pink Pasta Sauce (Beet Pesto)

This Spaghetti with Pink Pasta Sauce is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic basil pesto pasta dish. This easy recipe calls for beets, fresh basil leaves to make an unforgettable pesto sauce with parmesan cheese that will have you asking for more!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of red beets washed and cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan plus more for garnish
  • 10 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 lb. spaghetti cooked
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven, wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes or until beets can be easily pierced with a knife. Remove beets from foil and let cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled, use a towel or a spoon to peel away the skin. Chop beets to medium size.
  • In a food processor add the beets, garlic, walnuts, shredded parmesan, black pepper, and basil. Pulse 3 times. Cut the processor on high and slowly drizzle in olive oil. Pour beet pesto over cooked spaghetti, toss to combine.
  • Divide pasta amongst 6 plates, garnish with more parmesan and fresh torn pieces of basil.
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Notes

*Making the pesto while the beets are still warm helps to bring out the gorgeous pink color.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg

Equipment

Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Citrus Juicer
Aluminum Foil
Sheet Pan
Food processor - small - 3 cup

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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