Love at First Beet Pasta
Why you'll love this dish
This Creamy Beet & Ricotta Pasta is the ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner—romantic, vibrant, and flavorful! The rich, velvety beet sauce blends perfectly with creamy ricotta, while a sprinkle of pistachios adds the perfect crunch. Whether you’re cooking for someone special or treating yourself, this dish is pure love on a plate!
Benefits
Romantic & festive – Perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Naturally vibrant – Stunning pink color without artificial dyes.
Heart-healthy – Beets support circulation and endurance.
Super creamy – Ricotta and blended beets create a dreamy texture.
Sustainable – Uses the whole beet and reduces food waste.
Easy & impressive – Minimal effort, maximum flavor!
Love at First Beet Pasta
Servings:
4
45 minutes
35-40 minutes (includes roasting time)
10 minutes
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Ingredients
1 lb pasta of choice
1 lb beets (4 small/medium)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, unpeeled
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 cups whole milk ricotta (or blended cottage cheese), divided
½ cup Parmesan, grated
1 lemon, zested & juiced
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
½ - ¾ cup reserved pasta water
Toppings:
Whipped ricotta (or blended cottage cheese)
Crushed pistachios
Parmesan
Fresh mint
Olive oil
Instructions
Roast the Beets & Aromatics:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wrap washed beets in foil with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Do the same with shallot and garlic. Roast for 35-40 minutes (shallot/garlic done at 30 minutes).
Cook Pasta:
4. Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ - ¾ cup pasta water.
Make the Sauce:
5. Peel roasted beets. 6. Blend with 1 cup ricotta (or blended cottage cheese), shallot, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice/zest, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and ⅓ cup pasta water until smooth.
Combine:
7. Heat sauce in a pan, adding more pasta water if needed. Mix in drained pasta.
Serve:
8. Blend remaining 1 cup ricotta (or cottage cheese) until whipped.
9. Top pasta with whipped ricotta, pistachios, Parmesan, mint, olive oil, salt & pepper. Enjoy!
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