Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, combine cooked beetroots, garlic, olive oil, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Transfer the blended sauce to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in a little pasta water to loosen, warming the sauce gently for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly until every noodle is heavily coated in the sauce.
- Divide into bowls and top generously with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
If starting from raw beets, wash, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender before peeling and blending.