Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1.5 pounds of beets
  • 5-7 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup almonds (or walnuts or pine nuts)
  • 1/2 cup romano or parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut beets into quarters and wrap in tin foil.
  • Roast in the oven for 1 hour or until tender. Let cool for 30 minutes after taking them out of the oven.
  • Place the beets, olive oil, garlic cloves, cheese, S&P in a food processor and process for 2 minutes pausing periodically to stir the mixture.
  • Top your favorite pasta with this pesto and ENJOY!!