Creamy Beet Rigatoni

recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Before straining, reserve a ladle of cooking water & set aside.
• Step 2
  In a food processor or blender, add garlic, cooked beets, ricotta, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, 1 tbsp of olive oil per serving & a splash of the reserved pasta water (about 1-2 tbsp per serving). Blend it all together until completely smooth. Taste & adjust the ingredients to your liking.
• Step 3
  Pour the beet sauce over the cooked pasta & mix to coat well. Serve with dollops of ricotta on top & some parmesan shavings. Enjoy !