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Creamy Beet Ricotta Rigatoni
Instructions
1
In a food processor, combine roasted beets, ricotta, roasted garlic, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Blend until completely smooth.
2
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
3
In a large pan, melt butter with a splash of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
4
Add the beet sauce mixture and remaining 3/4 cup of heavy cream to the pan. Stir to combine.
5
Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
6
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
7
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
8
Plate the pasta and top each bowl with a portion of burrata and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blend Beets While Warm 🔥Blend roasted beets with ricotta and cream while still warm to achieve a silky, completely smooth sauce without lumps or graininess.
- Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining; use it to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to the chickpea pasta.
- Toast Garlic in Butter First 🧈Bloom minced garlic in melted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to mellow its sharpness and create a more sophisticated, rounded flavor base.
- Add Burrata at the End ✨Tear burrata into pieces and gently fold it in just before serving or sprinkle on individual plates to maintain its creamy texture and prevent it from breaking down in heat.
- Balance Earthiness with Acid 🍋Finish the sauce with a pinch of black pepper and dried parsley, adjusting seasoning last; the beets' earthiness benefits from proper salt balance and dried herb brightness.
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Vegetarian
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