Beet Sauce Pasta (Hot Pink Vegan Pasta With Garlic, Walnuts & Goat Cheese)

Tutorial: how to make beet sauce pasta — roasted beets blended with cream + garlic + lemon, tossed with pasta, topped with goat cheese and walnuts. 30 min.

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make beet sauce pasta — vibrant magenta sauce + creamy texture + goat cheese + walnut topping. 30 min vegetarian.

Ingredients List

  • 3 roasted beets (1 lb) + 4 oz cream cheese (or 1/2 cup cashews) + 4 garlic + lemon juice/zest + olive oil + S+P + chili + 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 12 oz fettuccine + salt + 1 cup pasta water
  • 4 oz goat cheese + 1/2 cup toasted walnuts + 1/4 cup dill + parsley + cracked pepper + flaky salt
  • Pomegranate + olive oil + microgreens

Timing

Close-up of pasta with vibrant magenta beet sauce showing creamy texture, walnut crunch, and fresh dill garnish Save

Prep 10. Sauce 5. Cook 10. Plate 5. Total 30 min.

Step 1 — Toast Walnuts

Dry skillet 3-4 min.

Step 2 — Pasta

Salted water. Al dente -1 min. Reserve 1 cup water.

Step 3 — Blend Sauce

All sauce 60 sec. Pasta water 2 tbsp at a time until silky.

Step 4 — Warm Gently

Skillet med-low 2 min. NO BOIL.

Step 5 — Toss

Pasta in sauce. Pasta water 2 tbsp at a time. Brilliant pink.

Step 6 — Plate + Garnish

Goat cheese + walnuts + dill + parsley + pepper + salt. Olive oil + pomegranate.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 520 | Protein 16g | Fat 26g | Carbs 62g | Fiber 7g | Folate 40% DV

Healthier Alternatives

Cashew cream vegan. Whole wheat. No cream cheese lighter. Spinach. Vegan goat.

Serving Suggestions

Arugula salad. Bread. White plates. Riesling, rosé.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Boil sauce
  • Underroasted beets
  • Untoasted walnuts
  • No pasta water
  • Hot cheese

Storing Tips

3 days fridge. Microwave 90 sec. Sauce alone 2 mo freezer. 5 days ahead.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Pre-cooked beets? Yes, save 1 hr.

Goat cheese sub? Feta.

Pink stain? Gloves.

Make ahead? Sauce 5 days.

GF? GF fettuccine.

Vegan? Cashew + vegan goat.

Recipe Card: Beet Sauce Pasta

Prep: 10 min | Sauce: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Plate: 5 min | Total: 30 min | Serves: 4 | Calories: 520/serving

Ingredients

  • Sauce: 3 roasted beets + 4 oz cream cheese + 4 garlic + lemon juice/zest + olive oil + S+P + chili + 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 12 oz fettuccine + salt + 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • Topping: 4 oz crumbled goat cheese + 1/2 cup toasted walnuts + 1/4 cup dill + parsley + cracked pepper + flaky salt + olive oil + pomegranate

Instructions

  1. Toast walnuts 3-4 min in dry skillet.
  2. Boil fettuccine 1 min less than al dente; reserve 1 cup water.
  3. Blend sauce ingredients 60 sec; add pasta water 2 tbsp at a time until silky.
  4. Warm sauce 2 min over medium-low heat (no boil).
  5. Toss pasta in sauce, adding water as needed for silky coating.
  6. Plate; top with goat cheese, walnuts, herbs, pepper, salt, olive oil drizzle.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 520 | Protein 16g | Fat 26g | Carbs 62g | Fiber 7g | Folate 40% DV

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