Valentine’s Day Love: Beet-infused Farfalle Pasta with Creamy Pink Sauce

Valentine’s Day Love: Beet-infused Farfalle Pasta with Creamy Pink Sauce

Elevate your Valentine’s Day dinner with our enchanting Beet-infused Farfalle Pasta,dressed in a creamy Pink Sauce made with love. This delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of roasted beets, the lusciousness of Nafsika’s Garden Plain Greek Yogurt Style, and the creamy texture of Nafsika’s Garden Ricotta Style. Paired with Pasta Reggia Farfalle, this dish is a symphony of flavours and colours that promises to make your romantic dinner truly special.

 

  • Ingredients:

    • 1 cup roasted beets
    • 1/3 cup Nafsika’s Garden Plain Greek Yogurt Style
    • 1/4 cup Nafsika’s Garden Ricotta Style
    • 2 tsp lemon zest
    • 1/2 pound Pasta Reggia Farfalle
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp Kalas Iodized Sea Salt
    • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
    • 1/8 cup Solon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Nafsika’s Garden Feta Style cheese, as garnish

  • Instructions:

    • Fill a medium-sized pot with water and add salt. Once the water boils, add pasta and cook according to the packaging instructions.
    • In a blender, combine roasted beets, Greek yogurt, ricotta, lemon zest, olive oil,garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting the colour with additional beets or yogurt to achieve the desired pink hue. Adjust salt to taste and
      set aside.
    • Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set it aside. Drain the pasta and add it to the serving dish.
    • Pour half of the pink sauce over the pasta along with 1/4 cup of pasta water. Mix until the pasta is thoroughly coated. Add more sauce and pasta water to reach your preferred consistency.
    • Serve the pasta with a delightful crumble of feta-style cheese and a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
    • Enjoy this romantic meal with your loved ones, savoring each bite of the Beetinfused Farfalle Pasta in Creamy Pink Sauce.

    Instructions:

    • Fill a medium-sized pot with water and add salt. Once the water boils, add pasta and cook according to the packaging instructions.
    • In a blender, combine roasted beets, Greek yogurt, ricotta, lemon zest, olive oil,garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting the colour with additional beets or yogurt to achieve the desired pink hue. Adjust salt to taste and
      set aside.
    • Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set it aside. Drain the pasta and add it to the serving dish.
    • Pour half of the pink sauce over the pasta along with 1/4 cup of pasta water. Mix until the pasta is thoroughly coated. Add more sauce and pasta water to reach your preferred consistency.
    • Serve the pasta with a delightful crumble of feta-style cheese and a sprinkle of sliced almonds.
    • Enjoy this romantic meal with your loved ones, savoring each bite of the Beetinfused Farfalle Pasta in Creamy Pink Sauce.

      Turn your Valentine’s Day into a culinary celebration with this love-infused pasta creation. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic dinner or a cozy evening with lovedones, this dish is bound to create cherished memories. Dive into the delightful blend of flavours and hues, and let this Valentine’s Day be a moment of pure culinary romance.
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