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Arugula Pesto Pasta With Roasted Golden Beets

We topped the pasta with golden beets, roasted until they are sweet and tender, and a generous pile of finely shredded pecorino cheese, the delicate saltiness the perfect compliment to the nutty pesto and sweet beets

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  • Prep Time

    10min

  • Cook Time

    40min

  • total time

    50min

  • Serving Size

    4-6

  • Category Title Pasta

  • Cuisine Type Italian

  • Level Simple

Recipe By: Lindsay Landis @loveandoliveoil

Ingredients

  • 3 medium golden beets, stems trimmed
  • olive oil, salt, and pepper, for roasting
  • 16 ounces DeLallo® Organic Gemelli pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 4 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 3 ounces (half a bag) baby arugula
  • 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios
  • 3 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rub beets with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap beets in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, rub beets with paper towels to remove skin (it should come off cleanly), then slice into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set aside.
  • To prepare pesto, combine tomatoes, arugula, pecorino cheese, pistachios, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil, and puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Toss pesto with pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to help the pesto coat the pasta evenly. Divide among serving bowls. Top with beet cubes and additional pecorino cheese as desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Keywords:

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