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Healthy Beetroot & Feta Pasta

A vibrant, creamy pasta made with blended beetroot sauce, feta cheese, and wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta whole wheat or regular
  • 2 cups cooked beetroot roasted or steamed
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
  2. Blend beetroot, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Return pasta to pot over low heat and add beetroot sauce.
  4. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in feta cheese.
  6. Serve warm with herbs and extra feta if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and vegan feta.