Fettuccine with Creamy Roasted Beet Sauce

Fettuccine with Creamy Roasted Beet Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    34

Earthy beets transform into a vibrant, creamy sauce, blanketing tender fettuccine in a symphony of sweet and savory flavors. This vegetarian delight is a nightshade-free pasta experience that's both comforting and surprisingly elegant.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    65 g
  • Cholesterol
    60 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    316 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine beets, onion, and garlic cloves in a large bowl. Add olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven until cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool until beets can be handled, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard beet skins. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add vegetable broth and lemon juice; pulse until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir heavy cream into beet mixture in the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Set beet sauce aside. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour beet sauce over pasta and toss until well combined. Top with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and a pinch of additional thyme. (5 minutes)

For a vegan version, substitute the heavy cream with cashew cream and use a plant-based Parmesan alternative.
Roasting the beets brings out their natural sweetness. Don't skip this step!
Adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce can enhance the flavor profile.
Garnish with toasted walnuts or pistachios for added texture and nutty flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Kaycee Hudson

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat and it was amazing!

  • Tyreek Bergnaum

    Easy to follow instructions and delicious results. Will definitely make again.

  • Isac Mitchell

    The sauce is so creamy and flavorful. My kids even loved it!

  • Verla Vandervort

    This recipe is a game-changer! I never thought I'd love beets so much.

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