Valentine's Day Pasta in Pink Beetroot Sauce Recipe

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Valentine's Day Pasta in Pink Beetroot Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Peel the roasted beetroot, chop then rinse quickly under running water to remove exess colour. Let them drip in a colander.
  2. Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onions, carrots and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add the anchovy and the chopped beetroot and cook a further 10 minutes, mixing from time to time. Add the white wine and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Blend with the cream in a blender until smooth, season to taste.
  5. Return to a saucepan, add the chopped herbs and heat through.
  6. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta , drain and toss with the sauce for 30 seconds.
  7. Serve hot in white or black plates for great effect and sprinkle with some extra chopped herbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.99 Kcal (1336 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.18g 10%
Cholesterol 20.84mg 7%
Sodium 36.82mg 2%
Potassium 170.24mg 4%
Total Carbs 52.58g 18%
Sugars 3.95g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6.54g 26%
Protein 11.86g 24%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 78.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 174.13 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.37g 10%
Cholesterol 11.38mg 7%
Sodium 20.1mg 2%
Potassium 92.93mg 4%
Total Carbs 28.7g 18%
Sugars 2.16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 26%
Protein 6.48g 24%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 16%
Calcium 43mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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