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Quick & EasyBeet Pasta Dough - red pasta
You can use beets and paprika to make a beautiful red pasta dough!
Danny FreemanIngredients
- 1-3 Beets
- 300 grams Flour
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- 1Boil 1 large beet or 2-3 small ones in boiling water until they are tender enough that you can pierce them with a fork.
- 2Peel off the skin of the beets and purée them in a blender with two eggs. If you want your dough to be a deeper red color, add paprika one spoonful at a time until you are happy with the color.
- 3Place 300 grams of flour in a large mixing bowl or on the counter and make a well in the middle. Pour in about half of the beet purée.
- 4Gradually mix the flour into the beet puree. If there is not enough liquid add more the puree. Once it becomes difficult to mix, use your hands to form a dough ball. If it's too crumbly add a little water, if it's slimy add a bit of flour.
- 5Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth. Then wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for about 30 minutes before using.
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Open in Pepper →Why Beets Are the Most Underappreciated Root Vegetable
Beets have an intensely earthy sweetness that pairs with sharp cheeses, citrus, and fresh herbs in ways that few other vegetables can match. Roasting concentrates their sugars and softens the raw earthiness that puts some people off.
Don't limit beets to salads. Blend them into a silky dip with Greek yogurt and dill, grate them raw into slaws, or fold them into chocolate cake batter for a deeply moist crumb with a subtle sweetness.
Home cooks on Pepper are rediscovering the full range of beet recipes, celebrating one of the most colorful and nutritious vegetables in the produce aisle.
Quick Tips
- 1
Roast whole, then peel
Wrap whole beets in foil and roast at 400°F until a fork slides in easily — usually 45–60 minutes. The skins slip right off when warm, saving you the mess of peeling them raw.
- 2
Use gloves for staining
Beet juice stains hands, cutting boards, and counters fast. Wear kitchen gloves when handling cut beets and work on a surface you can wipe down quickly with a damp cloth.
- 3
Pair with acid and fat
Beets are earthy and sweet — they need brightness to balance. A splash of red wine vinegar or citrus juice plus something creamy like goat cheese or yogurt brings the whole dish into focus.
- 4
Don't discard the greens
Beet greens are edible and delicious — sauté them with garlic and olive oil like you would Swiss chard. You get a free side dish out of every bunch you buy.
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