Healthy Beet Pasta

Health score
7%
Healthy Beet Pasta
30 min.
2
135kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your pasta game while keeping it healthy and vibrant, look no further than this delightful Healthy Beet Pasta. Bursting with flavor and an eye-catching pink hue, this dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also packed with nutrients. Beets are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can enhance your overall health. Plus, they lend a naturally sweet and earthy flavor that perfectly complements the creamy ricotta cheese.

This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a stunning side dish for entertaining guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a comforting bowl of pasta that is both satisfying and guilt-free. The combination of the silky beet puree with your favorite pasta creates a unique texture, while the garlic powder and olive oil add a nice aromatic touch that elevates the flavors to new heights.

Whether served as a starter, snack, or side dish, this Healthy Beet Pasta is sure to impress. It’s a wonderful way to introduce more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing taste. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a pasta dish that is not only delicious but also nourishing. Perfect for those who appreciate the charm of a beautifully plated meal, this pasta will have everyone raving about your cooking skills.

Ingredients

  •  beet 
  • servings garlic powder as needed
  • 0.5 Tablespoon olive oil 
  • Tablespoons part skim ricotta cheese 
  • 0.5 cup any pasta of your choice uncooked
  • servings salt as needed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • pressure cooker

Directions

  1. Cook the beets. I use a pressure cooker to cook beets. I peel the beets, cut each beet into 4 pieces, add water just enoughto cover it and leave it for 1 whistle. Don’t pour the beets cooked water in the sink, instead prepare this beet soup in a jiffy.Meanwhile cook the pasta also as per the package directions.In a blender/food processor puree together the cooked beets, ricotta cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
  2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the beet puree.
  3. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes and the pink sauce is ready.Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and it’s ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein14.07%
Fat32.93%
Carbs53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.5
Glycemic Load
6.37
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1630435109786%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.56kcal
6.73%
Fat:4.99g
7.67%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.95%
Carbohydrates:18.06g
6.02%
Net Carbohydrates:16.16g
5.88%
Sugar:3.29g
3.66%
Cholesterol:4.58mg
1.53%
Sodium:247.02mg
10.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.8g
9.59%
Selenium:12.95µg
18.51%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.19%
Folate:50.72µg
12.68%
Phosphorus:84.23mg
8.42%
Fiber:1.9g
7.59%
Potassium:221.05mg
6.32%
Magnesium:21.91mg
5.48%
Calcium:52.46mg
5.25%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.07%
Copper:0.1mg
4.76%
Iron:0.78mg
4.33%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.35%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Vitamin C:2.05mg
2.48%
Vitamin K:2.32µg
2.21%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.14%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.86%
Vitamin A:70.31IU
1.41%