Beet Pasta Sauce

Beet Pasta Sauce

from plantyou.com
25 min
4 servings

A delicious creamy Beet Pasta Sauce made with cashews and beets.

Ingredients

  • 2 small beets (peeled, cooked and chopped)
  • 3/4 cup cashews (soaked overnight)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or water)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1 box rigatoni
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta (crumbled or cubed)
  • 1/4 cup pistachios (or walnuts)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a blender, combine the cashews, beets, coconut milk, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Start by adding a small amount of beet until you get the desired color.

  2. 2

    Boil pasta according to package directions, reserving a 1/3 a cup of pasta water.

  3. 3

    Add the pink sauce to a pan, with the cooked pasta and pasta water, and combine until coated. Serve immediately with vegan feta and crushed pistachios.