Angel Hair Pasta with Beet Pesto and Goat Cheese

Angel Hair Pasta with Beet Pesto and Goat Cheese

Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will adore this romantic dinner for two featuring delicate angel hair pasta and a homemade beet pesto. And with how easy it is to make, it’s sure to become your favorite angel hair pasta recipe

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Angel Hair Pasta with Beet Pesto and Goat Cheese

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 oz. angel hair pasta or spaghettini
• 1 cup chopped cooked beets
• 2 tbsp. /1/4 oz. finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp./3/4 oz. toasted walnuts
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
• 1/2 oz. crumbled goat cheese optional
• 2 tsp. chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Cook angel hair according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in small food processor, pulse beets, cheese, olive oil, 1 tbsp. water, walnuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. (Tip: Add one clove of garlic with walnuts, if desired.)
3. Toss pasta with pesto.
4. Sprinkle with goat cheese (if using) and chives. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

A SharethePasta.org original recipe.