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by Jennifer Debth
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5 from 6 votes
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ThisBeet Pasta Recipeis made with just 8 ingredients and is perfect for Spring! Fresh beet pasta is tossed with tangy lemon juice, a touch of olive oil, arugula, tart and creamy goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts!
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Ingredients
The beet pasta recipe is absolutelypackedwith ALL the Spring flavors!
- Beet Fusilli – or any other type of short pasta, if preferred.
- Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice– makes up a super fresh and tangy sauce for the pasta.
- Lemon Zest – adds another kick of bright lemon flavor.
- Baby Arugula– adds freshness and a pop of color.
- Goat Cheese– gives the pasta dish a tart flavor bite and creamy texture.
- Salt and Black Pepper– brings out other flavors and adds a touch of heat.
- Pine Nuts– toasted and used as garnish!
How to make
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain, but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
- Toss the pasta with lemon/oil sauce.
- Optional:add the reserved cooking liquid 1/4 cup at a time until the pasta has reached your desired consistency. You might not need it right away but you can still save the pasta water for leftovers!
- Stir in arugula, lemon zest, goat cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts then serve and enjoy!
What pasta to use
I use beet pasta that I got from Pasta Crate! I love the earthy flavor of the pasta paired with the fresh Spring flavors in the rest of this recipe.
However, if you can’t find beet pasta, any short pasta will work!
what does beet pasta taste like?
Beet pasta has a slightly earthy flavor to it with just a hint of sweetness.
Pair that with tart goat cheese, bright and tangy lemon, and nutty olive oil and you’ve got the Springiest, most delicious dinner ever!
Variations
I love this pasta dish as is but feel free to switch things up if preferred!
- Add more veggies.Use any of your favorite “Springy” veggies. Try mushrooms, onions, broccoli, asparagus, peas, etc.
- Use another pasta.Can’t find beet pasta? Any kind works!
- Make it creamier.Swap the pasta water out for a splash of half-and-half for a creamier pasta.
What to serve with beet pasta
Serve this Spring pasta with your favorite Spring sides!
- Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
- Balsamic Kale Salad
- Toasted Bread with Arugula Walnut Pesto
- Mushroom Quinoa Salad
How to store
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To reheat,microwave or warm on the stove with a splash of reserved pasta water.
I don’t recommend freezing it because the texture won’t be affected and you will lost all of the freshness.
– Jennifer
Beet Pasta Recipe
5 from 6 votes
ThisBeet Pasta Recipeis made with just 8 ingredients and is perfect for Spring! Fresh beet pasta is tossed with tangy lemon juice, a touch of olive oil, arugula, tart and creamy goat cheese, and toasted pine nuts!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 6 people
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Ingredients
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- 1 pound beet fusilli *
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted**
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
Once pasta is cooked, drain, but reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Toss the pasta with the lemon/oil sauce.
Optional - Add the reserved cooking liquid 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached. I actually didn’t need any when I served this right away, but as time goes on, it will dry out, so moisten it with the pasta water as needed. 🙂
Gently stir in arugula, lemon zest, goat cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with pine nuts.
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:4-5 Days
Freezer:N/A
Reheat:Microwave or reheat on stovetop
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*Don't have beet fusilli? That's ok! Use your favorite short pasta!
**To toast pine nuts: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 2-4 minutes. Watch carefully as they burn easily!
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Beet Pasta Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 76mg3%
Potassium 247mg7%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 9.7mg12%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: beet fusilli, fresh, Spring
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Course: Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Author: Jennifer Debth
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Barb
Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia
Good quick easy spring recipe with few ingredientsReply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
So glad you enjoyed!
Barb
Graben-Neudorf, Baden-Württemberg Region
Making this tonight but using lemon farfalle and fresh beets because that’s what I have in pantry😊 I’ll post rating tonight, thanks!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Love it! Enjoy!
AMP
This is everything! I googled beet pasta and found this recipe – thank you.Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thank you!
Kimberly
Rutherford, New Jersey
I’ve never been a fan of beets but this recipe sounds pretty good! My favorite pasta is actually fusilli, I think it’s the best at holding any kind of sauce.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Kimberly! Honestly, I’m usually not either, but oh my gosh the beet pasta is just amazing! 🙂
Amanda
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
This beet pasta is so bright and vibrant. It sounds delicious. My stomach is rumbling now! 😀
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Amanda! 🙂
Lisa
Australia
Wow, this beet pasta looks absolutely delicious, Jennifer! The colour is absolutely gorgeous and I love that you’ve mixed it with only a few flavoursome ingredients for a speedy and simple dish.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you so much Lisa! 🙂
My
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The colour of this pasta is just beautiful <3Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you! 🙂
Anne
Atlanta, Georgia
this looks amazing. I buy pasta all the time from an on line competitor – I’m definitely checking out Pasta Crate. Beet pasta? Free shipping? What’s not to like!!!!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Exactly! Thanks Anne! 🙂
Emma
Musselburgh, Scotland
That beet pasta looks amazing, I love it and this dish sounds so fresh and full of spring! I’ll definitely take that glass of wine with it as well 😉
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yes! Glad you’re with me. 😉 Thanks Emma! 🙂
marcie
Vacaville, California
I love the looks of this beet pasta, and I love that you added lemon and goat cheese!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Marie! It’s great for spring! 🙂
Holly
Rochester, Minnesota
Beets are my recent love, I grew up thinking I didn’t like them, but I tried them a few years ago and now I try to put them in and with lots of summer meals. Also, pasta- seriously. Sounds like the perfect Spring/Summer dish!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you so much, Holly! That’s like me with most vegetables… I used to be super picky!! 😉
Joanne
Oak Park, Illinois
I can’t wait to try this!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I hope you love it Joanne! 🙂
Monica
Chatham, New Jersey
Great colors on that plate and that just makes you want to dig in! Love how simple but packed with flavor this is.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Monica! 🙂
Janzelle
Kingman, Arizona
I love beets, so this beet pasta sounds yummy. Going to check out PastaCrate.com
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I hope you love it Janzelle! 🙂
Nancy
Muncie, Indiana
just checked out their site! I am the only 1 in my household. There is no way I can use up 24-36 servings of the beet pasta in 1 month> I sure wish they had a smaller size or option to order when needed instead of a monthly fee. Guess I will stay with making my own homemade pasta!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Nancy! You actually get a variety of pastas every time! For example, this time, we got a beet fusilli, a whole wheat variety, and another short, shaped pasta. We reached out to the founder of Pasta Crate and he let us know that they’re working on some smaller options, but in the meantime it’s super easy to pause your membership. So, you can get a month, pause your membership and then when you start to get low, resume it! Hope that helps, it really is delicious so I hope you get to try it out 🙂
Alexandra
United States
Yum, I love beets. my favorite pasta is penne vodka.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Ahhh yes, gotta love penne vodka!! 🙂
Jen
Clarksville, Tennessee
Beet pasta sounds interesting and so healthy! Love the addition of goat cheese; I bet it tastes fantastic!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much, Jen! Can’t go wrong when goat cheese is involved 🙂
Stephanie
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Yay for beets and spring and pasta! Oh, and goat cheese, we CANNOT forget the goat cheese. All of my favorite things 🙂 Seriously this looks and sounds fantastic!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay!! Thanks so much Stephanie! 🙂
Marina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Beet pasta?! Sign me up! Thanks so much for the giveaway! 🙂 My favorite kind of pasta is actually fusilli too because it looks like my curly hair haha!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Ha!! Love it Marina! The texture of the pasta is outta this world! 🙂
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Good quick easy spring recipe with few ingredients