Spaghetti with Rubies

By LittleValley

Ingredients

• 2 bunches of beets, cleaned and trimmed
• 1/8 c. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 lb. spaghetti

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Wrap beets in foil and bake 45 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel and coarsely chop.

In a large skillet combine oil, garlic, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until garlic is fragrant and oil is sizzling. Add beets and heat through.

Cook pasta, drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Pour pasta into skillet with beets. Add water if needed. Simmer over medium heat, constantly turning pasta and beets until pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately.