Impress guests with this deceptively simple main course that gets its candy-colored hue from beet powder. More satisfying than a box of chocolates, and just as pretty, it’s ideal for date night in and a love letter to planet earth when using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.
• ½ pound pasta of choice
(campanelle, or trumpets, pictured)
• ¾ cup cream cheese (or goat cheese)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
• 1 tsp beet powder
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more to serve
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp minced onion
• 1 cup pasta cooking water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes
• Microgreens
• Fresh parsley, chopped
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to direction until al dente. Before draining, reserve a cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lightly saute the garlic, onion, and chili flakes for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the cream cheese and about half the cup of pasta water, and stir to create a creamy emulsion in the skillet. Add beetroot powder and parmesan cheese. Stir well.
4. Add your pasta to the skillet. Evenly coat the pasta in the sauce, add more cooking water as needed to make the consistency smooth and creamy.
5. Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan, black pepper, and red chili flakes (optional for a little bit of heat) to taste. Garnish with microgreens and parsley.
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