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Healthy Beetroot & Feta Pasta

A vibrant, wholesome pasta made with roasted beetroot, olive oil, lemon, and crumbled feta for a fresh vegetarian meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta
Roasted Beetroot
  • 3 beetroot peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Finish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Roast beetroot until tender and caramelized.
  2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  3. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  4. Add roasted beetroot and gently mash.
  5. Add pasta, lemon juice, and zest.
  6. Toss with reserved pasta water.
  7. Finish with feta and herbs.

Notes

For vegan option, replace feta with plant-based alternative.