BAKED FETA BARBIE PASTA
The pasta was so good and just look at that sauce colour! Did you know that consuming beets may help reduce inflammation? This vegetable is packed with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6, as well as potassium, manganese, and fibre.
- 1 medium beetroot, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 block of feta cheese (use dairy-free feta if vegan)
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 pack of pasta of your choice
- fresh basil and vegetarian Parmesan, for serving
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a baking dish, combine beetroot cubes and place block of feta in the centre.
Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the beetroot is tender.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Once the beetroot and feta are ready, allow it to cool down. Transfer it to a blender along with the raw cashews and reserved pasta water.
Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more or less pasta water as desired.
Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.Garnish with fresh basil and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Serve and enjoy immediately.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 414kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 32mg11%
- Sodium 779mg33%
- Total Carbohydrate 55.49g19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
- Sugars 7.1g
- Protein 15.8g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.