Pink Pasta with Beet and Ricotta Sauce Recipe
This vibrant Pink Pasta recipe combines tender spaghetti with a creamy, smooth sauce made from steamed beets, ricotta, Greek yogurt, and parmesan cheese, offering a visually stunning and flavorful meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Salt, for pasta water (approximately 1 tablespoon)
Sauce
- 2 large steamed beets
- ½ cup whole-milk ricotta
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Prepare Sauce: While the pasta cooks, add the steamed beets, whole-milk ricotta, Greek yogurt, shaved parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a blender. Blend on high for about one minute until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pot. Pour the beet sauce over the pasta and toss thoroughly to coat. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your preferred sauce consistency.
- Serve: Serve the pink pasta immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Steamed beets can be prepared ahead or purchased pre-cooked for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of pasta water to control the sauce thickness.
- For a vegan version, substitute ricotta and yogurt with plant-based alternatives and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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