--- title: "Creamy Beet Pasta" id: "11525" type: "post" slug: "creamy-beet-pasta" published_at: "2021-08-17T22:09:45+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:53:38+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/17/creamy-beet-pasta/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/17/creamy-beet-pasta.md" excerpt: "Delicious and Creamy Beet Pasta! VEGAN, SIMPLE AND SUPER TASTY. This beautiful pasta is the perfect plant-based dinner. It’s full of the good stuff, but it’s soul-satisfying and indulgent. So creamy and dreamy nobody can really tell it’s a wholesome..." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Creamy Beet Pasta by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [August 17, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/08/17/creamy-beet-pasta/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/creamy-beet-pasta) Calling all pasta lovers! This is a gorgeous one. Delicious and Creamy Beet Pasta! VEGAN, SIMPLE AND SUPER TASTY. This beautiful pasta is the perfect plant-based dinner. It’s full of the good stuff, but it’s soul-satisfying and indulgent. So creamy and dreamy nobody can really tell it’s a wholesome vegan meal. Beets have a lot of health benefits. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And they are anti-inflammatory, good for your heart, your liver (your main detox organ), your digestive system, and your brain. You can read more about beets amazing benefits [here](https://foodrevolution.org/blog/benefits-of-beets/) . But beets aren’t the only nourishing ingredient in this recipe. Cashews, nutritional yeast and peas also have some incredible properties. Alright, enough of the healthy talk, this sauce is easy to make and is freezer friendly. It’s packed with flavor and has a luxurious texture. And did I say it’s really pretty?! Well, I will say it again, because it’s got a lovely vibrant color and is so damn attractive. And there’s something about pretty food that makes you want to devour it! I’m guessing even beet haters could fall in love with this hearty pasta! Want to make it gluten-free? Use your GF brand of choice. I really like chickpea or brown rice pasta. Though I think farro, spelt or whole wheat work better in this case (but that’s just my opinion). **If you try this vegan pasta recipe, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Creamy Beet Pasta This is a beautiful pasta recipe. It’s satisfying, simple and full of flavor! So creamy it tastes a little bit decadent, but it’s actually loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is also vegan and can be easily made gluten-free. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/creamy-beet-pasta) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F08%2F17%2Fcreamy-beet-pasta%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2FCreamy-beet-pasta-0002-web.jpg&description=Creamy+Beet+Pasta&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 50 minutes mins Course Main Course Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean Servings 4 ### Ingredients #### CREAMY BEET SAUCE: - 2medium beets - ⅓cupcashews,soaked for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight* - 1medium garlic clove, peeled - 1Tbspnutritional yeast - 1Tbspcoconut aminos - 1Tbsp lemon juice - 1tspwhite wine vinegar - ½tspcardamom - ¼ - ½tspsea salt - 1cupunsweetened almond milk #### PASTA: - 4servings of whole-grain or GF pasta -(12 ounces – 320 grams)** - ½cupcup cooked peas, I used frozen - ¼cuproasted walnuts,finely chopped - pine nuts are also delicious here - Fresh dill,to serve ### Instructions #### SAUCE - Preheat the oven to 375 °F / 190 °C. - Wrap the beet in foil and cook for 40 – 50 minutes, until tender. You know it’s ready when you can insert a knife into the center without resistance. Let it cool slightly and peel. (You can steam the beet instead, it cooks faster, but roasting enriches the flavor and color). - Chop the beet and place it in the blender. - Drain and rinse the cashews. Add them to the blender with the rest of the sauce ingredients. - Blend on high until smooth and creamy. #### PASTA: - Cook the pasta according to instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining it. This is a great trick; the starchy water will add a beautiful silkiness to the sauce. - In a large pan, heat the sauce over medium heat. It shouldn’t take longer than a minute or two. - Add cooked pasta and peas and stir. The sauce will get a bit thick, add some of that reserved cooking pasta water, 1 - 2 Tbsps at a time, until smooth and silky (you won’t need the whole cup, just a little bit). - Serve immediately and top with toasted walnuts or pine nuts, and fresh dill. - Enjoy this vibrant dish! ### Notes *Soaking nuts overnight makes them a whole lot healthier (you can read more about it [here](https://www.foodmatters.com/article/the-benefits-of-soaking-nuts-and-seeds) ). But if you are hungry and want to make this tasty treat right now, soak the cashews in boiling water for 20 - 30 minutes. This will soften them quickly.**I’m a farro pasta fan! Never heard of it? Give farro penne a try. Spelt pasta is also really good and quite similar in taste. 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