Easy Creamy Beet Pasta Sauce (Add Preferred Noodle)
Beet lovers, unite! This creamy beet pasta sauce is cheesy, healthy and has a gorgeous pink color. Does homemade pasta sauce get any better than that?
Beets don’t just make a beautiful dish (what other vegetable makes such a vibrant pink?!) but they have also have a ton of health benefits. Filled with antioxidants that help support brain, heart and digestive systems, these little roots are almost too good to be true.
Earthy and sweet, there are tons of delicious ways to prepare beets. For this recipe, we’re using our beloved beets to make a bright pink pasta sauce, perfect for Valentine’s Day or for babies and toddlers drawn to vibrant, beautiful colors.
The ricotta cheese with parmesan mixed with the beets are the perfect combination to make a creamy, rich pasta sauce. For more creamy pasta sauces try Chicken Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce or Almond Butter Noodles.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Beet Pasta Sauce:
- Pink pasta sauce babies and kids are drawn to.
- The savory flavor pairs perfectly with many pasta varieties.
- High in antioxidants and dietary fiber.
- Made with simple ingredients.
🍲 Ingredients
Pasta
Olive Oil
Beets
Ricotta Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
👩🍳 How to Make Beet Pasta Sauce
- Cook favorite pasta of choice according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then drain the pasta and set aside in pot.
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine beets, olive oil, garlic powder, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of pasta water to make more creamy.
- Pour the beet pasta sauce over the cooked pasta, along with a few more tablespoons of pasta water, and stir well to combine.
- Garnish with more parmesan cheese and any fresh herbs that you’d like and enjoy.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- Buy pre-cooked beets from the grocery to save on time. Love Beets products are the best.
🗒 Substitutions and Variations
- Use any type of pasta you prefer.
- Add a splash of heavy cream for extra creaminess.
🗒 Best served with
- A side of roasted veggies or Air Fryer Green Beans.
- Protein like my Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken or Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs!
- Side green salad for the adults would complete this meal.
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover pasta sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up the three days. I suggest storing cooked pasta and sauce separately or just making pasta as needed.
🤔 Common Questions
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
To make dairy-free, use non-dairy ricotta and omit the parmesan cheese. Nutritional yeast is a great substitute for parmesan cheese. Note, these substitutions will change the texture of your sauce.
Clean beets and remove the stem and skin. Place in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cook until fork tender, depending on size of beet, anywhere from 25-60 minutes.
Beet Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta I like fusilli or penne
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6-8 ounces beets, I like Love Beet cooked and peeled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook favorite pasta of choice according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water then drain the pasta and set aside in pot.
- In a food processor or high speed blender, combine beets, olive oil, garlic powder, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of pasta water to make more creamy.
- Pour the beet pasta sauce over the cooked pasta, along with a few more tablespoons of pasta water, and stir well to combine.
- Garnish with more parmesan cheese and any fresh herbs that you'd like and enjoy.
