FARFALLE PASTA WITH BEET VINAIGRETTE AND PARSLEY PESTO
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the parsley pesto: Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the kosher salt until the water tastes like seawater and stir to blend. Add the parsley and cook for 1 minute, and then remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately plunge leaves into an ice bath and allow to cool, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the leaves slightly and then put them in the blender with the sugar and olive oil. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add some water to facilitate blending. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the scallions and set aside in a bowl large enough to hold the pasta.
- For the beet vinaigrette: Put the beet pieces in a medium saucepan and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Allow it to reduce until there is about 1/4 cup liquid. Add the remaining 1 cup of water and reduce again until you have only 1/4 cup left. Season to taste. Remove from the heat and stir in the red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- For the pasta: In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt; the pasta water should taste like seawater. Add the pasta to the pot and stir so it doesn't stick to the bottom as it cooks. Cook the pasta until al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting) 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving some pasta cooking liquid in case you need it later.
- To serve: Pour the pasta into the bowl with the parsley pesto. Add the beet vinaigrette and butter and toss to blend. Add the Parmesan and finely sliced beet greens, if using. Serve immediately. Alternatively, you can drizzle the red beet vinaigrette over the pasta for a different color effect.
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Tom Solari
[email protected]I love the idea of using beets in a pasta dish! The beet vinaigrette was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the parsley pesto was delicious. The farfalle pasta was a good choice as it held the sauces well. Overall, a good recipe that I would recommend
Rabbi Mia
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort! The beet vinaigrette was beautiful and flavorful, and the parsley pesto was creamy and packed with flavor. The farfalle pasta cooked perfectly and held the sauces well. Overall, a
Atikul Atikul Islam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The beet vinaigrette was not overpowering and the parsley pesto was very flavorful. The combination of the two sauces with the farfalle pasta was del
Sosu 0tilia
[email protected]This pasta dish was a great way to use up leftover beets. The beet vinaigrette was easy to make and added a nice pop of color to the dish. The parsley pesto was also very flavorful and complemented the beets well. The farfalle pasta was a good choice
Md:shihab Ialam
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for my family and they loved it! The beet vinaigrette was a bit too tangy for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. The parsley pesto was very flavorful and complemented the beets well. The farfalle pasta was a good c
Shadman Tanjib
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. The beet vinaigrette was not very flavorful and the parsley pesto was a bit too oily. The farfalle pasta was cooked well, but it didn't really hold the sauces well. Overall, I was not impressed with this
Tanvi Durbarry
[email protected]This pasta dish was a fun and easy recipe to make! The beet vinaigrette was simple to prepare and added a nice pop of color to the dish. The parsley pesto was also very flavorful and complemented the beets well. The farfalle pasta was a good choice a
Ansong Gabriel
[email protected]I love the idea of using beets in a pasta dish! The beet vinaigrette was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the parsley pesto was delicious. The farfalle pasta was a good choice as it held the sauces well. Overall, a good recipe that I would recommend
LITTLE RAZA
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort! The beet vinaigrette was beautiful and flavorful, and the parsley pesto was creamy and packed with flavor. The farfalle pasta cooked perfectly and held the sauces well. Overall, a gre
Aisha Umar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The beet vinaigrette was not overpowering and the parsley pesto was very flavorful. The combination of the two sauces with the farfalle pasta was del
Aakas Aakas
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover beets. The vinaigrette was easy to make and added a nice tang to the dish. The parsley pesto was also very flavorful and complemented the beets well. The farfalle pasta was a good choice as it held th
Octavia Cooper
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The guests raved about the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. The beet vinaigrette and parsley pesto were both easy to make and added so much flavor to the dish. De
Ikraan salax Mss Eglan
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the colorful presentation and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. The beet vinaigrette was a bit too tangy for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. Overall, a great recipe th
Tafadzwa C Rufu
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this dish! The beet vinaigrette added a beautiful hue to the farfalle pasta, and the parsley pesto provided a lovely green contrast. The flavors were well-balanced and the textures were perfect. Definitely a recipe I'll be
Rayhan Faraby
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The beet vinaigrette was tangy and vibrant, while the parsley pesto was creamy and flavorful. The farfalle pasta cooked evenly and held the sauces well. A great weeknight dinner option!
Mehtab Aalam dhudi
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! The beet vinaigrette was simple to make and added a beautiful color to the dish. The parsley pesto was flavorful and packed a punch. The combination of the two sauces with the farfalle pasta was d
Mom Dad Love
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the sweet and earthy flavors of the beets paired with the nutty and aromatic parsley pesto. The farfalle pasta was a great choice as it held the sauces well and provided a nice texture contrast. Definitely a kee
LXIX
[email protected]This pasta dish was a colorful and flavorful delight! The beet vinaigrette added a vibrant hue and a slightly earthy taste, while the parsley pesto provided a bright, herbaceous balance. The farfalle pasta cooked perfectly and held the sauces beautif