Beetroot pasta sauce is a vibrant and simple dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with traditional pasta, cashews and easily available spices, creating a visually stunning meal. According to me, when done right, beetroot and pasta makes a wonderful combination. I love making this for kids’ lunchbox or as a quick dinner on busy days.
Beetroot is one vegetable that I use in different recipes. Beetroot Pulao, Beetroot Cutlet, Beetroot Raita, Beetroot Sabzi are a few of my most repeated beetroot recipes.
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Preparing this beetroot sauce is super easy. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can whip up this delicious sauce in no time. This beet sauce is super rich, thanks to the addition of cashew nuts and milk. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward.
Customization is another highlight of this beet sauce pasta recipe. You can easily adjust the flavours by incorporating various herbs, spices, or cheeses. For instance, adding red chillies while grinding, some chilli flakes as garnish can give this pasta a spicy kick, while tossing in some fresh herbs can enhance its freshness.
The pink pasta sauce recipe is flexible enough to allow for substitutions based on your personal preferences or dietary needs, making it a fantastic choice for any meal. Plus, the vibrant pink colour makes it an eye-catching dish that will impress your family and friends.
Why you will love making this Beetroot Sauce Pasta recipe?
Delicious Flavour : The natural sweetness of beetroot combined with garlic, cashews and spices creates a wonderful flavour that is both unique and satisfying. This sauce enhances your pasta dishes making it a family favourite.
Nutrient Rich : Beetroot is packed with essential nutrients. This recipe not only adds flavour to your meal but also boosts its nutritional value, making it a healthier choice.
Easy To prepare : With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this beetroot pasta sauce recipe can be made in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to make something quick yet impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.
Customisable : This beet pasta recipe allows you to tailor it to your taste preferences. You can easily add additional vegetables, grated cheese, chillies, herbs, other spices, almonds to create your perfect flavour profile. Whether you prefer it spicy, creamy, or herby, the possibilities are endless!
Visually Stunning : The vibrant pink colour of beetroot pasta sauce makes the dish visually appealing. It’s a great way to impress guests at dinner parties, especially children or simply brighten up your family meals.
How to make easy Beetroot Pasta Sauce Recipe?
Boil water in a large pot with salt and a spoon of olive oil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al dente. It takes anywhere between 6-8 minutes.
Check by cutting the pasta with a ladle. If it cuts through easily, then the pasta is done. Switch off and drain the water from the pasta. Keep the cooked pasta aside. Reserve the Pasta water too. You can use it later to adjust the consistency of the final dish.
While the pasta cooks, grate beetroot finely. In a pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add the grated beetroot and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cashews, salt, red chilli powder and let it cook well for 5 to 6 minutes.
Add milk and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool it down and blend until you make a fine puree. Add water, if needed, to make a fine and smooth puree. Beet sauce for pasta is ready.
Add butter to the same pan. Add the beetroot sauce. Mix well. Add the reserved pasta water(as needed) and salt.
Add mixed herbs, chilli flakes. Add the cooked pasta. Mix again until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Switch off. Finally garnish fresh herbs and serve the delicious pasta in beetroot sauce.
Variations & Tips to make the perfect Beetroot Sauce Pasta
Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency after mixing.
Adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
Add some grated cheese while serving for an added flavour.
Use any pasta variety of your choice.
While cooking the beetroot, you can also add onion, tomato or grated carrot for an extra taste.
Make sure you cook the beetroot well so that the raw smell goes away.
Cashews add a rich texture to the beetroot sauce. If you don’t have cashews, you can add blanched almonds.
Frequently asked questions
Store any leftover beetroot pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Heat and adjust the consistency while serving the pasta.
Any pasta shape you like! But shorter shapes like penne, macaroni, fusilli, or farfalle work especially well because they grab the sauce nicely.
You can use blanched almonds in place of cashews. You can also use almond milk, fresh cream to add more richness to the pasta.
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Beetroot Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
To Cook the Pasta
- 2 cups Pasta
- 4 & ½ cups Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
To make Beetroot Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Oil / Butter
- 1 medium Beetroot Peeled and Grated
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 10 Cashews
- ½ Red Chilli Powder
- Salt as needed
- ½ cup Milk
- Water as needed
- Red Chilli Flakes as needed
- Mixed Dried Herbs as needed
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Boil water in a large pot with salt and a spoon of olive oil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al dente. It takes anywhere betwen 6-8 minutes.
- Check by cutting the pasta with a ladle. If it cuts through easily, then the pasta is done. Switch off and drain the water from the pasta. Keep the cooked pasta aside.
Make the Beetroot Sauce
- While the pasta cooks, peel and grate beetroot finely. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter or oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the grated beetroot and saute for a 2 to 3. Add cashews, salt, red chilli powder and let it cook well for 5 minutes.
- Add milk and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool it down and blend until you make a fine puree. If you need water to make a fine puree, add accordingly while grinding. Beetroot sauce is ready.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil / butter to the same pan. Add the beetroot sauce. Mix well. Add water and salt, as needed. Add mixed herbs, chilli flakes and the cooked pasta. Mix again until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Switch off. Finally garnish fresh herbs and serve the delicious beetroot pasta.
This recipe is so good for kid’s lunchbox! They just love it.