Protein Beetroot Pasta with Feta

Super-quick, fire-engine noodles with feta
icon 20 min
Rote Beete Pasta ©foodspring
This beetroot pasta is fire-engine red: What a head-turner! Red beets are a power root that add their bright color to everything they touch. In less than 30 minutes you’ve got a pasta that backs up its good looks with real flavor. This pasta works as a lunch or a dinner. The beet’s earthy sweetness works perfectly with a salty sprinkle of tangy feta cheese.

Ingredients

2 Persons

  • 0.5
    onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic
  • 150 g
    beetroot from a jar or package
  • 1 tbsp
    olive oil
  • 200 ml
    liquid from the beetroot
  • 300 ml
    vegetable broth
  • 200 g
    Protein Pasta
  • 40 g
    feta cheese

Preparation

  • 1

    Cube the onion, garlic, and beetroot.

  • 2

    Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium. Add the onions and cook until they lose their color. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  • 3

    Add the beetroot cubes and saute.

  • 4

    Deglaze the pan with the beetroot liquid and the vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 5

    When the broth comes to a boil, add the Protein Pasta. Cook for 7 minutes until al dente in texture. If the mix gets too thick, add water.

  • 6

    Serve the beetroot pasta. Crumble the feta with your fingers. Sprinkle over the pasta. Garnish with basil leaves.

  • 1
    Enjoy!
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Recipe Overview

Goal
muscle_building
Total time
20 min
Difficulty
easy

Nutritional value, per portion

Protein
57g
Carbs
34g
Fat
16g
Calories
518 kcal