BEET PASTA WITH RICOTTA

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Whole-grain spaghetti gets striking color from a quick toss with pureed beets. Sun-dried tomatoes lend the sauce a caramelized sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound red beets, trimmed, scrubbed
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped sundried tomatoes
Red-pepper flakes
12 ounces farro spaghetti
1/2 cup fresh ricotta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle beets with oil and season with salt. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until tender, 1 hour. Peel and chop once cool.
  • Pulse beets, walnuts, and tomatoes in a food processor. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes.
  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup water, and return to pot.
  • Toss with beet mixture, adding pasta water until creamy. Serve with ricotta, a drizzle of oil, and red-pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 g, Cholesterol 10 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 180 g

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