Beets are just so good for you!! A healthy vegetable that cleans the liver, detoxes the body, builds the blood and lowers blood pressure! With all the winter comfort food flying around the food circles this month,especially italian offerings, let’s try a dish that not only comforts the soul but heals the body! Roasted beet roots and chopped beet greens combined with yummy egg Fettuccine make a super delicious vegetarian, healthy comfort meal. Serve with a fresh green salad and crisp white wine! Enjoy! For those who are gluten intolerant, just substitute a gluten free pasta!!
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
3 lbs assorted beets(red and golden), greens removed, washed, cut up and reserved
Wrap beet roots in aluminum and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes
Remove from oven, let cool
Rub skins off beets, chop roughly
In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium, add garlic and crushed red pepper
Add beets and reserved beet greens
Salt to taste
Cook until greens are tender
Reduce heat to simmer
Meanwhile, boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente
Drain, reserve 1 cup or more cooking liquid
Add pasta to the skillet
Mix gently, add pasta water as needed to make a broth to coat
Serve immediately with shaved Parmesan
A crisp romaine salad and a dry white wine! Yum!