Pink Pasta

Name: Pink Pasta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2–3
Ingredients: 1 lb raw beets; 1 block Boursin (basil & chive); 1 shallot; 1 lemon (zest + juice of 1⁄2); Salt & pepper; Olive oil; Pasta of choice; 1 cup reserved pasta water; Chives for garnish

Every Valentine’s Day I make this dreamy pink pasta, and it’s always a hit. The secret? Roasted beets. Creamy, vibrant, and packed with flavor.

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 2–3
Updated: February 26, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Pink Pasta

Total: 40 min
Serves: 2–3

Ingredients

1 lb raw beets
1 block Boursin (basil & chive)
1 shallot
1 lemon (zest + juice of 1⁄2)
Salt & pepper
Olive oil
Pasta of choice
1 cup reserved pasta water
Chives for garnish

Instructions

Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F
Step 2Peel beets and add to a baking dish with shallot, Boursin, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 3Cover and roast for 25 minutes, then uncover and roast for 10 more.
Step 4Meanwhile, boil water, salt it, and cook your pasta. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Step 5Blend roasted ingredients with pasta water and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.
Step 6Toss with pasta, garnish with chives, and serve.