Creamy Beet Pasta – Barbie Pasta
This creamy beet pasta (aka Barbie pasta!) is vibrant and ultra-creamy with zero dairy. It’s a quick, easy, nutrient-dense meal in under 20 minutes!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) pasta of choice
- 7 oz (200 g) silken tofu
- 1.6 oz (45 g) raw beetroot peeled and chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pasta cooking water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of chili to taste (optional)
- Chopped pistachios for topping (optional)
Instructions
- You can watch the video for visual instructions.Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, but 1–2 minutes less, until al dente. Reserve about 60 ml (1/4 cup) of pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, blend the silken tofu, beetroot, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and seasonings until smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water to your desired consistency.
- Pour the sauce mixture into a pan and gently warm over low-medium heat. Avoid boiling vigorously, or it may affect the creamy texture.
- Toss in the cooked pasta. Taste and adjust seasonings, and optionally garnish with chopped pistachios, black pepper, chili flakes, and/or extra nutritional yeast. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Beet Pasta – Barbie Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
266
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
15
mg
1
%
Potassium
328
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
131
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.