A home-cooked meal is a great way to show someone that you care and that rings especially true on V-Day. If you want something special without spending all day in the kitchen, this recipe will do the trick.
Red Velvet Spaghetti
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Trim the tops and bottoms of the beetroots. Using a knife, make an 1 cm cross on the upper top. Wash them.
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In a pot add water and salt. Add the beetroots, bring water to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Peel and cut into 1-2cm wedges. Put them in a food processor with the olive oil and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than pack instructions. Scoop out a mugful of the cooking water, before draining.
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In a small saucepan heat the milk. Remove from heat and add the grated parmesan, stirring until creamy. Keep warm.
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Drain the spaghetti, return them to the saucepan and stir through the beetroot cream over low heat, adding a little pasta cooking water, until everything is coated.
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Serve by placing the parmesan cream on the bottom and then the red spaghetti. Sprinkle with almonds.
Notes
- This salad can serve as a side dish, or on its own as a light dinner or lunch. Add in baked chicken breast for more protein.
- Dip it! Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Serve with bread and raw veggies.