Beetroot pasta without cream? Yes! Made with milk for a light, creamy pink sauce.
Easy, healthy, and so delicious great for busy weekdays or weeknights.
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I know, I know I am late to the party! But I have been wanting to try beetroot pasta ever since I saw the viral pink sauce pasta all over social media. It looked absolutely gorgeous, and soon many food bloggers started creating their own versions of this vibrant pink pasta.
So, of course, I had to recreate it too!
It’s tasty, colourful, easy to make and perfect for anyone looking to add a fun twist to their regular pasta routine.
Key Ingredients used to make this simple Beetroot pasta without cream
Pasta:Â You will need 3 cups of pasta in any shape.
I have used Fusilli-shaped pasta.
Beetroot – Take 1 medium to large beetroot, peel it and cut it into small pieces.
Water – Use 3 to 4 cups of water to boil pasta.
Onion – Finely chop 1 medium to large onion into small pieces.
Butter – Add a small cube of butter at the start to make the recipe rich and tasty.
Vegetable oil – Once the butter melts, add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix well.
Garam Masala – 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
Black Pepper – Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder.
Garlic Cloves – Use 3 peeled garlic cloves
Red chilli powder – Add 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder.
Milk – Use 1 to 2 cups of milk to make the beetroot sauce. Adjust the quantity as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Salt – Use 1 tablespoon of salt to season the boiling water while cooking pasta. Later, add 1 to 1½ teaspoons of salt to the pasta sauce as needed and adjust according to taste.
Lemon – Add the juice of 1 tablespoon of lemon at the end for freshness and a tangy flavour.
How to cook Pasta?
Take a non-stick kadhai or pan, add 3 cups of pasta, followed by 3-4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of oil and 1½ tablespoons of salt.
Mix well and let the pasta cook until al dente(soft but still slightly firm when bitten).
Once the pasta is cooked properly, drain the excess water and keep the cooked pasta aside.
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How to make a beetroot pasta sauce
To make the beetroot pasta sauce, place the beetroot, peeled garlic cloves and onion into a silicone basket. Drizzle the vegetables with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and mix everything properly.
Once done, air fry the mixture at 180°C for 15 to 20 minutes, cooking until the vegetables become soft and lightly roasted.
Equipment used to roast ingredients to make a beetroot pasta sauce
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Once the vegetables are roasted, transfer them to a grinder.
Later, add garam masala powder, black pepper powder, and red chilli powder, followed by milk as per the quantity given in the key ingredients section.
Blend everything until smooth and creamy to make the beetroot pasta sauce.
Blender used to blend roasted ingredients to make a beetroot pasta sauce
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Directions to make this Simple beetroot pasta recipe
Once the ingredients are blended into a thick and creamy beetroot pasta sauce, take a Kadhai or pan, and add a small cube of butter. Let the butter melt, then add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Once the oil is heated, pour in the thick and creamy beetroot sauce. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, then add the boiled pasta and salt as needed.
Mix everything well until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water and mix well to adjust the consistency.
That’s it! Your delicious and creamy beetroot pasta is ready to serve.
FAQs
Does beetroot go with pasta?
Yes, beetroot definitely go with pasta
Is beetroot pasta healthier?
Yes, beetroot pasta is healthier as beetroot itself is healthy to eat, and adding it to the whole wheat or semolina pasta makes it a healthier option to eat.
Can you add beetroot pasta taste good?
Yes, definitely it is one of my favourite pasta recipes that I have created
Why is my beetroot pasta too thick?
Simply add a little milk or pasta water while mixing to adjust the consistency.
Can I make beetroot pasta without an air fryer?
Yes. You can roast the beetroot, onion, and garlic in an oven or cook them in a pan until soft before blending.
Can I use any type of pasta for this recipe?
Yes, Fusilli, Penne, spaghetti, or macaroni all work well with beetroot sauce
Simple beetroot pasta recipe
Materials
- Pasta – You will need 3 cups of pasta of any shape.
- I have used Fusilli shaped Pasta.
- Beetroot – Take 1 medium to large beetroot peel it and cut it into small pieces.
- Water – Use 3 to 4 cups of water to boil pasta.
- Onion – Finely chop 1 medium to large onion into small pieces.
- Butter – Add a small cube of butter at the start to make the recipe rich and tasty.
- Vegetable oil – Once the butter melts add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix well.
- Garam Masala – 1 teaspoon of garam masala.
- Black Pepper – Add 1 tea spoon of black pepper powder .
- Garlic Cloves – Use 3 peeled garlic cloves
- Red chilli powder – Add 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder.
- Milk – Use 1 to 2 cups of milk to make the beetroot sauce. Adjust the quantity as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Salt – Use 1 tablespoon of salt to season the boiling water while cooking pasta. Later add 1 to 1½ teaspoons of salt to the pasta sauce as needed and adjust according to taste.
- Lemon – Add juice of 1 tablespoon of lemon at the end for freshness and a tangy flavor.
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Add pasta, water, oil, and salt to a pan. Cook until al dente (cooked but slightly firm). Drain and keep aside.
Roast the Vegetables
- Air fry beetroot, onion, garlic with 1 tsp oil at 180°C for 15–20 minutes until soft and lightly roasted.
Make the Sauce
- Blend roasted vegetables with garam masala, black pepper, red chilli powder, and 1–2 cups milk until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Sauce
- Heat butter in a pan, add oil, then pour in the blended sauce. Simmer for a few minutes.
Combine Pasta & Sauce
- Add boiled pasta and mix well. Adjust salt and consistency using a little water if needed.
Notes
- Add milk slowly to control thickness
- Use pasta water for better texture if needed
- Best served hot and creamy