Pink Sauce Heart-Shaped Pasta with Beets
Pink Sauce Heart-Shaped Pasta with Beets
1 hours 5 minutes total
Try something unique with this pink pasta recipe made from beets. Barilla® Love heart-shaped pasta is the perfect touch for this fun and festive dish.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Love Heart-shaped Pasta |
| ¾ | Cup of soaked raw cashew nuts, drained, and rinsed |
| ¾ | Cup of water |
| 2 | Cloves garlic |
| 1 | Small red beet, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
| 1/3 | Cup dry white wine |
| 2 | Tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
| ¼ | Cup vegetable broth |
| ¼ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| To Taste | Fresh basil or parsley for garnish |
| To Taste | Salt |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Soak cashews overnight, or boil for 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a pot of boiling water add beets and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
In a food processer, combine drained cashews, water, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Start by adding a few cubes of beets until you get your desired pink color. Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions reserving 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 5
Bring a large skillet to medium heat, add pink cream sauce, and bring to a simmer. Add in white wine, pasta cooking water, and broth. Simmer on low until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 6
Add in pasta and combine until coated. Top with cheese and basil or parsley garnish.
Limited Edition Love Pasta
Celebrate all shapes of love this season with Barilla Love, a Limited Edition heart-shaped pasta. Inspired by one of Barilla’s beloved pasta shapes, Mezzi Rigatoni, Barilla Love pasta is made just like the iconic Barilla Classic pasta fans know and love. Share a Valentine’s Day meal with a loved one with this unique Barilla pasta shape that cooks to perfect al dente texture every time. With over 145 years of pasta-making expertise and 100% commitment to quality, Barilla is more than great pasta, it’s A Sign of Love ®.
This is a seasonal item, available only in January and February at select retailers and restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
- Shape Heart
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box