Blush Beet & Greens Fettuccine

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. While it heats, peel the beets and cut them into quarters. Place the beets and the unpeeled garlic cloves onto a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for about 40 minutes. Halfway through, turn the beets so they cook evenly. The beets are ready when they can be easily pierced with a knife and the edges look slightly caramelized.
2. When the beets and garlic are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the garlic cloves. Place the roasted beets, peeled garlic, sage leaves, bone broth, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and silky. The sauce should pour easily off a spoon with no chunks remaining. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. If you would like a thinner consistency, add a splash of water to the blender and blend again.
3. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Before draining the pasta, carefully scoop out half a cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Drain the pasta.
4. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the beet sauce and warm it gently for two to three minutes, stirring occasionally. Season the sauce with red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat, along with additional salt and pepper to taste. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water as you toss. This helps the sauce cling to the pasta and gives it a glossy, silky finish.
5. To serve, divide the pasta onto individual plates or into a large serving bowl. Top with fresh arugula or spinach. Scatter toasted pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese over the top. Finish each plate with a drizzle of good olive oil and a final twist of freshly ground black pepper. The greens should be served fresh and uncooked to provide a bright contrast to the warm pasta.