Beetroot and Bean Pasta Recipe at MyDish

Beetroot and Bean Pasta

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Method

  • 1. Prepare wholewheat penne, following pack instructions. Meanwhile, finely chop the traditional beetroot in vinegar, and set aside. Peel and finely slice 1 red onion and set aside.

  • 2. When you drain the pasta, save a little of the cooking water. Add washed young spinach to the pasta in the saucepan and add a little of the reserved cooking water. Cover and leave for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts.

  • 3. Stir the chopped beetroot and sliced onion into the pasta. Add the cottage cheese and borlotti beans. Add a little more of the cooking water to loosen.

  • 4. Stir to combine and season with freshly ground black pepper before serving.
  • Ingredients

    • 500g pack Wholewheat penne
    • 300g Traditional beetroot in vinegar
    • 1 Red onion. finely sliced
    • 200g Young spinach. washed
    • 250g Low fat cottage cheese
    • 410g Borlotti beans. washed and drained
    •  Freshly ground black pepper
    •  Oil
    •  Garlic

    By Views 1403  Added Wed Nov 25 2009


    A colourful and tasty family pasta meal and in just 20 minutes!