Beet Pasta Sauce

Move over tomatoes, there’s a new veggie coming to pasta night! This recipe showcases beet’s earthy sweetness and gorgeous vibrant color. Make it extra special with Homemade Duck Egg Pasta. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings
Calories 162 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 beets*
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion* diced
  • 3 cloves garlic* minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lemon juiced, optional
  • honey* or sugar for vegan
  • 1/2 tsp sumac optional
  • herbs* fresh, optional, for garnish
  • lemon zest optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400. Trim greens and roots from beets. Set aside greens for later use. Wash beets thoroughly and dry. Rub the outsides with oil and wrap each beet in foil. Roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes until a knife slides through easily. Remove beets from oven, unwrap the foil, and set aside to cool.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once oil is hot add the onions and sautee until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Set aside.
  • When beets are cool to the touch, run them under cool water to remove outer skin. Beets will stain your skin, so wear gloves if you would like.
  • To a blender, or food processor, add the beets, onion and garlic mixture, coconut milk, oregano, thyme and salt. Blend, adding broth as necessary to achieve desired thickness.
  • Return mixture to skillet or sauce pan and warm through. Taste. Add sugar or honey to desired sweetness, and lemon juice for more acidity.
  • Serve with your favorite pasta- we like the kinds with curls or ridges to hold the sauce- and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Adapted from lowhistamineeats.com
Photography by Sierra Buchholz

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 854mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beets, garlic, herbs, onion