Beetroot Pasta with Feta and Dill

With its vibrant pink hue, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant dill, this dish is sure to impress both your taste buds and your dinner guests.

Whether you're a pasta aficionado or looking to incorporate more veggies into your meals, this recipe is perfect for you. Not only is it delicious and easy to make, but it's also packed with nutrients and antioxidants from the beetroot.

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Ingredients:

• 500g pasta - The Standard Market Co (deli section)
• 600g cooked and peeled beetroot - The Standard Market Co (fruit and veg section)
• ½ cup olive oil - The Standard Market Co (deli section)
• 2 large or 3 small cloves of garlic - The Standard Market Co (fruit and veg section)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (optional) - The Standard Market Co (fruit and veg section) OR The Source Bulk Foods
• 1 block danish feta cheese - The Standard Market Co (deli section)
• 3 tbsp fresh dill - The Standard Market Co (fruit and veg section)
• 1 lemon - The Standard Market Co (fruit and veg section)

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Method:

1. Gather all the necessary ingredients. 
2. Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions. 
3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Put the beetroot into a blender and add the olive oil, garlic and chilli. Blend to a smooth paste.
4. Using a medium-sized pan, heat up the beetroot sauce on medium-low heat. The colour should turn a darker richer pink. 
5. While the sauce is heating up, chop the dill, and slice the lemon in half. 
6. Crumble the feta into a small bowl and add a squeeze of lemon juice and the freshly chopped dill. Mix to combine and set aside. 
7. Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the heated beetroot sauce and mix thoroughly to ensure the pasta is fully coated. 
8. Serve the pasta between two plates and top with the feta, lemon and dill mixture. Dig in and enjoy!

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