Beet Pasta

Ingredients

3 tablespoons poppy seeds

6 tablespoons butter

1-1/2 cups grated beets

Salt and pepper

1 lb. pasta (linguine, fettuccine, bucatini)

2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup minced chives (or scallions)

Directions

Toast poppy seeds in dry cast iron skillet. Stir regularly for 2 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.

Add 5 tablespoons butter to pan. Add grated beets, sale and pepper. Reduce heat. Cover, simmer 10 minutes.

Cook pasta, drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon butter and grated cheese. Stir in beets. Keep stirring until all the pasta turns red and beets are evenly distributed through the pasta. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, vinegar and chives.