Valentine’s Quick & Easy Creamy Beet Farfalle
Valentine’s Quick & Easy Creamy Beet Farfalle is a stunning dish that combines vibrant beets and rich cream for a romantic touch to your dinner table. This creamy pasta features perfectly cooked farfalle enveloped in a luscious beet sauce, making it not only visually appealing but also an indulgent treat for your taste buds. Ideal for special occasions or cozy nights in, this recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your loved ones!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz farfalle pasta
- 2 medium fresh beets, roasted
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in aluminum foil and roast on a baking sheet for about an hour until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook farfalle according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes).
- Peel and chop roasted beets, then blend with garlic and heavy cream until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine beet sauce with salt and pepper; simmer for five minutes.
- Drain cooked farfalle and toss it into the skillet with the beet sauce, mixing until well coated.
- Serve garnished with grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg