Sauces and Dressings

Beet Purée for Red-Colored Pasta

Makes ½ cup

Beet Purée for Red-Colored Pasta

Makes ½ cup

Vegetables color pasta noodles naturally and also add nutrients without affecting flavor.

Nutritional information for ½ cup (122g) of purée:Calories 67 (4% from fat)
carb. 16g
pro. 3g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0gchol. 0mg
sod. 122mg
calc. 16mg
fiber 4g

Ingredients

  • 1medium-large beet (about 5½ ounces),
  • cleaned and trimmed

Preparation

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the beet in foil and roast on a sheet pan for 55 to 60 minutes, until tender enough to be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. Remove from oven and let cool in foil.
  2. 2. When the beet is cool enough to handle, gently rub off skin under cool, running water. Roughly chop the beet, then transfer to the work bowl of a food processor and purée until smooth.