Isn?t nature amazing" Every time I walk the dog around my Los Angeles neighborhood I?m stunned by how gorgeous the landscape is. The flowers that grow here are so vibrant they almost look fake. It makes me wonder why there are so many gross dyes in packaged foods. Every color you could possibly want grows straight from the ground. If you?ve ever used turmeric in a recipe you know exactly what I?m talking about. Its color is so potent it can stain your clothes if you?re not careful. Beets are another one of those vibrant products of the earth. I?m in constant awe of its striking purple-ish red color. I’ve been thinking about using beets to make pasta sauce for a while and I’m excited to share my recipe for Creamy Beet Linguine.
Not only are beets beautiful, they?re extremely healthy. They?re low in calories and contain almost every vitamin and mineral we need to thrive. Beets are also a good source of fiber, making them great for digestion. Above all, I like using beets in my recipes because I love the taste. I know some people think they taste like dirt (I can totally understand that) but I really adore the earthy flavor. When steamed and blended with cashews, lemon juice, and a few spices, beets make a gorgeous and tasty sauce for your favorite pasta.

Given the fact that it?s summer and approximately 90 degrees in my kitchen at all hours of the day, I chose to steam my beets. If it?s winter where you are, feel free to roast them. Just peel, slice, and t...