Deep Purple Beet Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None (raw)

Ingredients

• 1 can red beets, drained

• 4 oz soft goat cheese (or feta)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 cup pasta cooking water

• To taste salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Beets: Drain half the liquid from 1 can of beets

2. Blend: Purée the beets, goat cheese, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a blender until completely smooth.

3. Emulsify: Pour the purple purée into a large bowl. Thin it out with a splash of hot pasta water before tossing with your noodles.

4. Either warm or room temperature.