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Beet Pasta with Pistachios and Shallot Butter

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This dish combines earthy beets and crunchy pistachios in homemade pasta, enriched by shallot butter. It’s visually stunning, nutritious, and easy to make.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cubed red beets (cooked)
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup white flour for dusting
  • 12 cups water (for boiling)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt (for pasta water)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 medium shallots, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 3/4 cup cooked red beet, cut into matchsticks

Instructions

  • Prepare the beet puree by blending cubed red beets until smooth.
  • Combine whole wheat and white flour on a surface, creating a well and adding eggs and beet puree.
  • Mix ingredients using a fork until a dough forms.
  • Knead dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rest, wrapped in plastic, for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough into 1 mm thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  • Dry the noodles for about 30 minutes on a rack.
  • Boil water with olive oil and salt.
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in butter until soft, then add lemon juice.
  • Cook noodles until they float, then combine with shallot butter.
  • Serve topped with pistachios, matchstick beets, lemon zest, and goat cheese.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Fresh pasta can be frozen; dust with flour before placing in a freezer-safe bag.
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with aquafaba and use plant-based cheese.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg