LINGUINE WITH BEETS AND HORSERADISH

Linguine with Beets and Horseradish image

Yield Serves 2 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 pound linguine
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound raw beets, peeled, and grated coarse (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook the linguine until it is al dente. While the linguine is cooking, in a heavy skillet cook the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, add the beets, the cream, and the water, and simmer the mixture for 6 minutes, or until the beets are tender. Stir in the horseradish and salt and pepper to taste, drain the linguine well, and in a bowl toss it with the beet mixture. Divide the pasta between 2 plates and sprinkle it with the parsley.