Hearty Beetroot Pasta

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Serving size: 1 Person

INGREDIENTS:

• For Pasta
  • 50g Crave Green Chickpea Pasta
  • 1L Water
  • A generous amount of salt
• For Sauce
  • 1 Medium Beetroot
  • 3-4 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 Medium Onion 
  • 2 tbsp Malai/Cream 
  • 1/4 Cup Milk 
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Feta Cheese (10 gm)
  For Seasoning (To Taste)
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Chilli Flakes
  • Oregano

STEPS TO PREPARE PASTA:

1. Boil 50g Chickpea Pasta in generously salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water for the sauce.
2. Simultaneously, boil 1 medium beetroot in water for 30 minutes until fully cooked.
3. In a pan, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the roughly chopped garlic and sliced onion until fragrant and slightly golden.
4. Transfer the sautéed mixture along with the boiled beetroot to a blender and blend into a smooth puree.
5. Pour the blended sauce into a pan, add 2 tbsp malai/cream and 1/4 cup milk, and cook while adjusting consistency with pasta water.
6. Add salt, oregano, black pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
7. Toss in the boiled pasta and mix well to coat evenly in the creamy beetroot sauce.
8. Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve hot.
   

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

• Calories:  ~ 437 kcal
• Protein:  ~18.5g
• Carbohydrates:  ~51g
• Fats: ~19g