beet pesto pasta (vegan & gluten-free) Something Vegan Red Week

RECIPE
12 oz. gluten-free penne, cooked according to directions on package, reserve some of the cooking water
1 Tbsp. olive oil
15 oz. canned beets, chopped
1/2 cup raw walnuts
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sea salt

To a pan over medium heat, add oil, and beets. Cook until the beets start to darken - about seven minutes. Add walnuts, and garlic, and cook another minute. Transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice, and salt, and process until smooth. Add to the cooked pasta, and stir in, adding splashes of the reserved cooking water until everything is smooth and creamy. You can heat this over low, until warm, but you might need to add a bit more water (this dish is also good cold). Makes 4-6 servings

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[HowToCookWithLook]

Looks great... Love the idea soooo much

[NalaShore]

This looks SOOOO good!! I'm trying it right now!! :D

[santisanti]

You are still a genius, like the last time I watched your videos. This looks amazing, have to try it tomorrow! Will tell you how it was. TY!!!

[ranu]

I was only thinking about using tomato sauce
It was a surprise.