Roasted Beets and Beet Greens with Pasta
- 2 bunches of beets (about 6 medium beets)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Beet Greens from two bunches of beets, washed and sliced
- additional salt and pepper as needed
- Goat Cheese
- parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¾ pound pasta, cooked according to directions on box (reserving some pasta water)
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Peel and slice the beets in to thin rounds. Toss with some olive oil, salt and pepper and place on baking sheet. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to the directions on the box, reserving some pasta water.
- Toast pine nuts in large pan for 2 minutes.
- Add in the olive oil, salt, pepper, onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes to soften. Add in the beet greens and saute a couple more minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and a couple tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
- Plate the pasta and greens. Top with goat cheese, roasted beet rounds and Parmesan Cheese if desired.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Recipe by Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker at https://confident-cook.com/2014/07/roasted-beets-and-beet-greens-with-pasta.html
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