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Beetleaf Vegan Pasta Recipe

Say goodbye to cheese and hello to vibrant flavor! This Beetleaf Vegan Pasta is a surprisingly creamy and delicious alternative to cheesy pasta. Made with tender beetroot leaves and fragrant garlic, it's a healthy, plant-based meal that even the biggest cheese lover will adore. Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh taste, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 323 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beetleaf Vegan Pasta

  • 1 large bunch (approximately 1 cup packed) beetroot leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce

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How to Make Beetleaf Vegan Pasta

  1. Wash and thoroughly pat dry 1 large bunch (approximately 1 cup packed) of beetroot leaves.
  2. Coarsely slice the beetroot leaves into 1/2-inch wide strips.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the beetroot leaves, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until wilting.
  4. While the beetroot leaves are wilting, mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  5. Once the leaves begin to wilt, add the minced garlic to the pan. Toss/stir to combine.
  6. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste).
  7. Cover the pan again and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic becomes translucent and the leaves are tender.
  8. Remove the beetroot leaf and garlic mixture from the heat.
  9. Cook 8 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions.
  10. Add the cooked beetroot leaf/garlic mixture to the cooked pasta.
  11. Stir in 1/2 cup of canned or homemade tomato sauce and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

8g

Carbs

16g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Pasta Kosher Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Pasta Rice And Grains