Delmonte Beetballs Pasta Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Delmonte Beetballs Pasta Recipe, wash lentils well and soak it for 20 minutes

Step 2: Pressure cook the lentils until soft with very little water

Step 3: We want to have a paste on lentils once cooked and not in liquid form

Step 4: Peel the skin of beetroots and grate them

Step 5: Finely chop onions, garlic and keep it aside

Step 6: In a bowl add grated beetroot, lentil paste, chopped onions, garlic, cumin powder, and coriander powder, salt and mix well

Step 7: The mixture should not be firm enough to form balls

Step 8: Heat oil for deep frying in a wide pan

Step 9: Divide the beetroot mix into equal portions

Step 10: Make small lemon sized balls

Step 11: Deep fry them until golden brown

Step 12: Remove from oil and drain on kitchen paper

Step 13: Now cook the pasta as per packet instructions until al- dente

Step 14: Drain from water and rinse with cold water immediately

Step 15: Add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and rub all over the pasta

Step 16: In a pan heat olive oil

Step 17: Add garlic and fry for a minute

Step 18: Add the herbs and red chili flakes and salt to taste

Step 19: Throw in the cooked pasta and toss well

Step 20: Remove the pasta into serving plates, top with grated parmesan cheese and place the beetballs

Step 21: Serve Delmonte Beetballs Pasta Recipe immediately with fresh Watermelon Panzanella Salad or Carrot Ribbon Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing