Denise’s Fitness Eats

“All about simplicity and nourishment.”

A Little About Me 🤍

Hi, I’m Denise– a full time college student and content creator. When I’m not online, I love spending time with animals, going to pilates and cooking. In this blog, my mission is to make health effortless, accessible and aesthetic :) As a full time college student, I realized many of my classmates including myself were struggling to make time to fuel their bodies with wholesome food which made fast food more tempting. My recipes are beginner friendly and are meant to fuel your body with carefully vetted, top quality ingredients. Most of my recipes can be prepped in advance to save even more time. Trust me, you don’t want to miss these delicious weekly recipes I have specifically tailored for busy lifestyles.

  • Creamy Beet Ricotta Pasta 💕

    Creamy beat ricotta pasta with an organic splash of pink is just the perfect dish for girl dinners! This recipe makes about 4 servings. Double or half the recipe to adjust serving size.

    Ingredients:

    ♡ 1 Package Rigatoni pasta
    ♡ 3 Small beets or 1 large beet
    ♡ 2 TBSP olive oil
    ♡ Pinch of nutmeg
    ♡ 1/4 tsp black pepper
    ♡ 1 Garlic clove
    ♡ 2 TBSP lemon juice
    ♡ 1 TBSP honey or agave
    ♡ 1 Cup ricotta cheese + extra for topping
    ♡ 1/2 cup+ reserved pasta water
    ♡ 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
    ♡ Fresh mint for topping
    ♡ Salt and pepper, to taste
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    Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the beets in a baking dish and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces through them.
    2. While the beets roast, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
    3. Once the roasted beets have cooled, peel off the skins—they should slip off easily. Transfer the peeled beets to a high-powered blender or food processor. Add the olive oil, nutmeg, ricotta, black pepper, garlic clove, lemon juice, and honey or agave. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
    4. Drain the cooked pasta and place it in a large bowl. Pour the beet sauce over the pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
    5. Serve in individual bowls and top each portion with crushed pistachios, chopped mint, extra ricotta and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Enjoy! 🌸😋