Goat Cheese Meatballs, Beets and SpaghettiGoat Cheese Meatballs with Beet Spaghetti and a Garlic Goat Cheese Sauce
It’s no secret I LOVE the color red. I Love my red kitchen, red fabric covered furniture, red camera strap cover….
I could go on and on.
So the thought of making food that isn’t normally red, red. I just had to give it a try.
Goat Cheese Meatballs with Beet Spaghetti and a Garlic Goat Cheese Sauce Printable Recipes
Goat Cheese Meatballs
1 pound ground beef
2 oz goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon oregano
4 fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients together and form into 3 tablespoon sized balls. Roll them until they are completely formed together.
Heat a skillet on high with a tablespoon oil, then turn to medium heat and cook meatballs thoroughly.
Beet Spaghetti
1lb spaghetti
two beets
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Cook spaghetti al dente. Reserve some pasta water when draining.
While the spaghetti is cooking peel and grate two beets. Add garlic to olive oil. Heat skillet and add garlic and olive oil, stir in beets. Pour cooked spaghetti on top and toss. Add some reserved pasta water if needed. I added 1/4-1/2 cup. Heat thoroughly.
Goat Cheese Pasta Sauce
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
2 oz goat cheese
1/2 cup cream
Heat olive oil and garlic add goat cheese, then whisk in cream until it’s smooth and creamy.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Place spaghetti in bowl with meat balls and add sauce, season with salt and pepper and fresh basil.
About 2 years ago I saw red pasta on Greg’s blog Sippity Sup. I thought the pasta was a special variety that made it red. Little did I know it was regular pasta, colored by beets after the pasta was cooked. I knew I would give it a try someday. That day has come and I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Be sure to check out more of Greg’s recipes they mouth watering and his photos are fabulous!
Jessica says
I have had many, many things with goat cheese…but never meatballs! Sounds awesome!
Erin says
I bet goat cheese is awesome with meatballs!
jennifurla says
wow, what a wonderful meal.
Curt says
Wow, I’m really curious now what beet spaghetti would taste like. This looks great!
Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says
What a beautiful dish! I’m not a big fan of beets but I’m sure I could ease into the idea with this pasta. I think it’s mostly the texture so that clearly won’t be a problem here. Fun!
Cookin' Canuck says
This is so pretty! I’ll bet those meatballs are so flavorful with the addition of goat cheese.
Nutmeg Nanny says
This is a meal that is right up my alley! Goat and cheese and beets…yum!
Jeanette says
Wow, that is stunning – great way to use up some of the beets in my fridge! I’m going to make this for my kids – I think they’ll get a kick out of it (and some puzzled looks!)
naomi says
Okay, goat cheese with meatballs-intriguing! I love the beet spaghetti.
Valentina says
i love red, too. love it! i’ve never made “red” pasta, but i’m definitely going to now! beautiful!