Beetroot Paccheri
Serves 4
15 mins prep
40 mins cook
55 mins total
This recipe features roasted beetroot paccheri topped with feta and mint, making it the pinkest pasta around. It's delicious and might change your mind about beetroot with its vibrant flavor and creamy sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal!
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1: Season the beetroots with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil. Slice the garlic bulb in half and season as above. 2: In an air fryer or preheated oven, roast the garlic and beets whole in their skins at 200 degrees Celsius until caramelized and softened for 30-40 minutes. 3: While the beets and garlic cool, finely dice the onion, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then fry on medium heat with a pinch of salt and chili flakes until softened for 5-10 minutes. 4: Boil pasta in salted water. 5: Peel the beetroots (helps by running under water), chop into chunks, then add to a food processor. Squeeze in the garlic, add the onions, crème fraîche, juice a lemon, nutritional yeast, and toasted walnuts. 6: Blitz until smooth and vibrant pink, adding 1-2 tablespoon of pasta water to loosen, adding more if required. 7: Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8: Once the pasta is al dente, drain, reserving some pasta water, then fold the pasta through the glossy pink sauce, adding more pasta water if needed. 9: Pick down the herbs, then place the pasta into bowls. 10: Top with feta or crème fraîche if using, scatter with fresh herbs, crack on black pepper, and drizzle with good olive oil - enjoy!