Beets
ROASTED BEET AND GARLIC PESTO FETTUCCINE
Not only is the color of this pesto really pretty, but we love the balance of the roasted beet
and garlic with the slightly sweet almond flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- Two large red beets, roasted
- One head garlic, roasted
- 3/4 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- One teaspoon of garlic
- Two tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- One teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- One pound Fettucine
- Parsley, minced for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash beets, wrap them in foil and place them on a baking sheet. Cut the top off the garlic and pour one teaspoon of olive oil
over it. Wrap in foil and place on the same baking sheet.
Bake the beets and garlic until tender (about 30 to 35 minutes). Carefully remove the foil and peel the skin off the beets.
Pulse the almonds in a food processor until they are a fine meal. Squeeze out the roasted garlic into the food processor with the almonds. Add the beets, olive oil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese and pulse until you have a smooth pesto-like sauce.
Add a little more olive oil or water if it is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. When the pasta is done, toss with the pesto and season with salt. Top with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.