Ingredients
Method
- Soak cashews in hot water for 20–25 minutes if not done overnight. Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and wash beets, cut if desired, and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Wrap in foil along with garlic heads and roast: garlic 20–25 minutes, beets 30–45 minutes, until tender.
- Dice shallots and sauté in olive oil with salt and pepper until translucent and slightly browned. Remove from heat.
- Combine roasted garlic, beets, soaked cashews, and cooked shallots in a blender. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar, vegetable stock, coconut milk, salt, pepper, and onion salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer sauce to a saucepan and keep warm.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, toast walnuts in a pan over medium heat with salt, honey, and balsamic drizzle until lightly browned, then remove from heat.
- Combine cooked noodles with pink sauce, stirring to coat. Serve topped with honey-balsamic walnuts and chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Pink pasta, creamy sauce, and crunchy walnuts, this is Valentine’s Day in a bowl. It’s romantic, playful, and comforting, and it shows a little extra thought went into the meal.
Don’t stress about perfection; the bright pink sauce and sweet crunch make every bite feel like a hug.
