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ihabplanet
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A method to refine and reuse frying oil used for sweets and salty foods like French fries, ensuring the oil remains clean and safe for reuse multiple times without reaching the smoke point.
Difficulty:
easy
Cooking Time:
30 mins
Prep Time:
5 mins
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Pink Pasta with Beet Sauce
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A visually stunning pasta dish featuring a creamy pink sauce made from ricotta and beets, perfect for special occasions.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- ricotta cheese - 1 cup (for creaminess)
- cooked beets - 2 medium (peeled and chopped)
- raw garlic - 1 clove (to taste)
- salt - 1 teaspoon (to taste)
- black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
- red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (for heat)
- olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for blending)
- lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (from half a lemon)
- pasta - 1 pound (long, worm-like pasta)
- parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup (for garnish)
- basil - a few leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine ricotta cheese, cooked beets, raw garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Reserve a bit of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the pink sauce over the pasta and gently toss to combine.
- Plate the Pasta: Plate the pasta one noodle at a time, swirling it for presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Grate fresh parmesan cheese over the pasta and add basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately.
