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Golden Beet & Greens Pasta
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5 from 9 votes

Golden Beet & Beet Greens Pasta W/ Ricotta and Feta Cheese

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: DINNER, recipes, vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of golden beets with the greens attached
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 of a medium onion
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces of whole grain spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • A handful of fresh chopped basil
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 400.
  • Remove the beets greens from the beets and give both a really good rinse.
  • Place the beets on a rimmed baking sheet and pop them right into the oven. They will take any where from 25-45 minutes to cook, depending on their size. Ultimately you want to be able to easily pierce them with a fork.
  • Once the beets have cooked and cooled a bit, you can rub the skins right off and cut them into small bite sized pieces.
  • Stem the greens, and cut them into thin ribbons.
  • Cook your pasta according to the package and be sure to reserve some of the pasta water.
  • Heat the oil in large non-stick saut over a medium high heat. Add in the onions and garlic and cook for about five minutes until the onions are translucent. Add in the beet greens and season with some salt and pepper. If you need a little extra liquid, stir in some of the pasta water.
  • Once the greens have wilted, stir in the chopped beets, fresh basil, pasta, and ricotta cheese. Gently mix until everything is combined and the cheese has coated all the pasta. Adjust your seasonings.
  • Plate into two big bowls and top each with a tablespoon of feta cheese. Enjoy!
  • Serves 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 0.3mg