Penne Pasta in a Roasted Beet Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne Pasta in a Roasted Beet Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Medium-sized Beets, Cleaned And Cut Into A Small Dice; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 3 sprigs Thyme; 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Vermouth; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided; 1/2 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock; 1/4 cups Cream Or Milk; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds; 1/2 pounds Penne Pasta; 1/4 cups Mint Leaves For Garnish

Servings: persons

3 whole Medium-sized Beets, Cleaned And Cut Into A Small Dice
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
3 sprigs Thyme
2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
3 cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Vermouth
1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
1/2 cups Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
1/4 cups Cream Or Milk
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1/2 pounds Penne Pasta
1/4 cups Mint Leaves For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the diced beets with 1 tablespoon oil, thyme sprigs and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Roast for 40 minutes.
4
Check for doneness at the 30-minute mark.
5
Transfer beets to a food processor.
6
Add the garlic, balsamic vinegar, vermouth, half of the cheese and the 2 remaining tablespoons oil.
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Pulse until its as smooth as you can get it.
8
Transfer beet mixture to a small saucepan.
9
Add the stock and cream and bring to a light simmer.
10
Add the sugar, remaining cheese and another pinch of salt.
11
Simmer on medium-low while you prepare the rest of the meal.
12
Taste it.
13
Oh I know.
14
Toast the poppy seeds in a small skillet until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Cook the penne until al dente.
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Drain and return to skillet.
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Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
18
Look at that color.
19
Give it one more taste.
20
Season accordingly.
21
Serve pasta garnished with a good sprinkle of the poppy seeds and the mint leaves.
22
And more cheese.
23
Absolutely more cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Medium-sized Beets, Cleaned And Cut Into A Small Dice, 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 3 sprigs Thyme, 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta in a Roasted Beet Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne Pasta in a Roasted Beet Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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