Beets & Red Cabbage Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni/spiral pasta
  • 8 slices Pancetta, chopped
  • 3 golden beets, peeled and cubed
  • 1 & 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 6 ounces Gorgonzola crumbles (optional)
  • 1/3 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet under medium high heat, and add pancetta. Cook until pancetta starts to brown, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the pancetta and set aside on paper towel-lined plate, leaving any grease in the pan.
  2. Add the beets, cabbage, and garlic to pan. Saute for about 1 minute and add in beef stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  4. Toss the pasta in with the beets and cabbage along with lemon juice. Heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in pasta water, olive oil, and gorgonzola (if you're adding it). Toss until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Serve right away with chopped pistachios as a garnish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

358 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 30.1g 39% DV
Carbs 20.3g 7% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10081.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 305.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 41.8mg 3% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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