Pink pasta is a firm favourite in our house! This beetroot and feta pasta recipe is tasty, comforting and it’s ready in no time.
It is lovely – there is sweetness from the beetroot, creaminess from the creme fraiche, saltiness from the feta and the wonderful aromatic thyme too. If you try one of my recipes, make it this one! It’s a cheesy pasta that’s completely elevated.
I used pre-cooked beetroot in this, but if you aren’t in need of such instant gratification as I was, you could roast your own fresh beetroot before starting the recipe.
This will take 15 minutes and will serve 4.
The Ingredients
- Pasta – use any pasta you like, though short pasta is best. I used rigatoni. Use fresh pasta if you’d like this to be ready even quicker.
- Olive oil – or vegetable oil.
- Onion – use a large brown or yellow onion.
- Beetroot. – use precooked, vacuum packed beetroot. Make sure you choose one which is just cooked in water (you don’t want pickled) with no additional flavourings. If you can’t get hold of precooked beetroot, use raw. Cut it into bite size pieces and roast in the oven until soft, then continue with the recipe.
- Crème fraiche – adds the creaminess to the sauce. You could use single cream or mascarpone instead.
- Feta – adds some creamy saltiness on top. You could switch with goats cheese.
More beetroot recipes:
- Chilled Beetroot Soup
- Beetroot and Goats Cheese Risotto
- Salmon and Beetroot Flatbreads
- Beetroot and Wensleydale Tartlets
- Carrot, Watercress and Beetroot Salad
- Black Forest Fruits and Beetroot Smoothie
- Roasted Beetroot, Onion and Thyme Soup
Beetroot Pasta FAQs
Is beetroot easy to cook?
There are lots of different ways to cook beetroot – you can roast, boil or fry it. You can also buy beetroot ready cooked in vacuum packs.
What other ingredients does beetroot work well with?
Beetroot works well with cheeses, poultry, grains and many other vegetables. Beetroot has a sweet, earthy taste which compliments many other flavours.
How do you cook beetroot with pasta?
It’s best to create a sauce using your beetroot first, cook your pasta separately and then toss together.
How long does beetroot take to cook?
It depends on how you are cooking it. Roasting takes around 20 minutes. If you buy precooked beetroot, you will just need to warm it through – or you can eat it cold.
Which herbs go well with beetroot?
Beetroot and thyme are a match made in heaven! Beetroot also goes well with rosemary.
Beetroot and Feta Pasta
Ingredients
- 400 grams Dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 500 grams pre-cooked beetroot
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 200 ml creme fraiche
- 80 grams feta to serve
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat then add the chopped onion. Sizzle for 2 minutes then add the chopped beetroot along with any juice from the beetroot. Cook for a further 2 minutes, then add the thyme and creme fraice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes, stirring often, then season. Drain your pasta and add to the saute pan along with 3 tbsps of the pasta water. Mix well.
- To serve, top each bowl with a little crumbled feta and tuck in!
More quick and easy pasta recipes to enjoy:
- 15 Minute Creamy Chorizo and Leek Pasta
- 15 Minute Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
- Parma Ham, Fig and Blue Cheese Spaghetti
- 4 Ingredient Pea and Cream Cheese Pasta
- Mushroom, Courgette and Ricotta Pasta
- Garlic, Chilli and Prawn Tagliatelle
- Quick and Easy Tagliatelle
- Artichoke and Pancetta Pasta
- Garlic Prawn Linguine
- Tuna, Black Olive and Tomato Pasta
- Pesto Pasta with Feta and Green Olives
I should have made this on Valentine’s Day. The beet gives a cute pink color to those noodles.
It would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
I have been thinking about beet root today! This looks lovely especially with Feta, one of favourite cheeses. I will definitely be giving this one a try!
Thank you! Let me know if you like it 🙂
I made this today and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing ??