A pink pasta, a recipe inspired by the most beloved doll among girls that holds the secret of the beetroot, an ancient root with an intense hue and delicately sweet flavor, combined with the creaminess of cream cheese.

pink pasta
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (preferred)
  • 2 red beets, cooked, boiled
  • 1 red Tropea onion
  • 7 oz cream cheese
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

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Steps

  • Start by cooking the pasta in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.

    Meanwhile, prepare the pink sauce.

    Take the cooked beetroot, cut it into cubes, place it in the blender jug, and blend until it becomes creamy.

    Peel the Tropea onion and slice it thinly, then sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over low heat.

    Next, add the beetroot cream, a ladle of pasta cooking water, salt, pepper, mix well, and cook over low heat for 3/4 minutes.

    Then add the cream cheese, a few drops of lemon, and finally the al dente pasta, stirring gently to distribute the sauce evenly.

    Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.

This colorful and creamy pasta will be a tasty and original dish that even children will love!
Enjoy your meal!

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