Name: Bold Beet Pasta With Feta And Walnuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 1 pound red beets (trimmed, scrubbed); 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling); Coarse salt; 1/4 cup toasted walnuts + few more to garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped sundried tomatoes; Red-pepper flakes; 12 ounces whole grain spaghetti; 1/2 cup fresh feta cheese (crumbled); Few parsley sprigs to garnish

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Whole grain spaghetti gives an extra dose of magnesium and fiber to this antioxidant-rich dish. The beets lend a striking color, and the red-pepper flakes create a perfect layer of heat. Enjoy!

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 45

Served AsBrunch, Dinner, Lunch

CuisineItalian

Servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound red beets trimmed, scrubbed
▢ 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
▢ Coarse salt
▢ 1/4 cup toasted walnuts + few more to garnish
▢ 1 tablespoon chopped sundried tomatoes
▢ Red-pepper flakes
▢ 12 ounces whole grain spaghetti
▢ 1/2 cup fresh feta cheese crumbled
▢ Few parsley sprigs to garnish

Instructions

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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.
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Pulse beets, walnuts, and tomatoes in a food processor. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes.
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Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup water, and return to pot.
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Toss with beet mixture, adding pasta water until creamy. Serve with crumbled feta, a drizzle of oil and fresh parsley.