Beet Herb Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz / 340 g pasta
• 2 cups cooked beets, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley and basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Blend 1 cup beets with ricotta, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic, salt and 1/2 cup pasta water.

3. 3

   Return drained pasta to the pot and toss with beet sauce over low heat.

4. 4

   Fold in remaining diced beets and herbs, adding pasta water as needed.