Gluten-Free Beet Pasta

This easy gluten-free beet pasta makes a quick meal for Meatless Monday or any busy night. While cooking your favorite gluten-free pasta, mash pre-cooked beets and season. Combine all ingredients together, and top with Ricotta cheese. For a vegan version, make vegan Ricotta cheese from cashews or tofu.

Ingredients:

• 5-6 Pre-Cooked Beets
• 1 Box Gluten Free Spaghetti (corn pasta recommended)
• 1 Red Onion
• 1 Small Container Ricotta
• 2 Lemons
• 1 Bunch Basil
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Cook and drain pasta, keeping 1/2 cup water.
2. Slice red onion, mince garlic, zest lemon and cut in half.
3. Mash beets and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan and cook onion.
5. Add beet mixture, pasta, pasta water, ½ basil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper if needed.
6. Mix it all together in the pan over low heat.
7. Put on plate, top with half the ricotta, lemon zest, basil, and salt and pepper.

For dessert, enjoy gluten-free NuGo Dark in one of seven scrumptious flavors.