Date Night Meals: Pink Pasta in the No. 8 Rosé Dutch Oven

A Rosé Dutch Oven recipe

A pasta that’s as beautiful as it is comforting. Slow-simmered beetroots give this dish its natural blush, while cream, garlic and parmesan bring it all together in the silkiest sauce—best made and served straight from the Rosé Dutch Oven.

Serves: 2–3

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Cookware: Cumin Co. Rosé Dutch Oven

Ingredients

For the beetroot sauce

• 2 medium beetroots, peeled & cubed
  
  

• 3 tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 4 garlic cloves, whole
  
  

• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  
  

• ½ cup fresh cream
  
  

• ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
  
  

• Salt, to taste
  
  

• Freshly cracked black pepper
  
  

For the pasta

• 300 g pasta (penne, rigatoni or fettuccine work beautifully)
  
  

• ½ cup grated parmesan
  
  

• 1 tbsp butter
  
  

To finish

• Fresh basil or parsley
  
  

• Extra parmesan
  
  

• Chilli flakes (optional)
  
  

Method

1. Roast the beetroots
   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss beetroot cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and slightly caramelised (20–25 minutes).
   
   

2. Build flavour in the Rosé Dutch Oven
   Heat the Rosé Dutch Oven on medium. Add a little olive oil, followed by garlic and onions. Sauté until soft and fragrant—slow cooking here brings out natural sweetness.
   
   

3. Blend the blush
   Add roasted beetroots to the Dutch Oven. Let them warm through for 2–3 minutes, then blend until smooth (using an immersion blender or transferring carefully).
   
   

4. Make it creamy
   Stir in fresh cream and butter. Adjust consistency with pasta water until the sauce is silky and coats the back of a spoon. Season to taste.
   
   

5. Cook the pasta
   Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
   
   

6. Bring it together
   Add pasta directly into the Dutch Oven. Toss gently to coat in the pink sauce. Fold in parmesan for richness.
   
   

7. Serve with love
   Finish with herbs, extra parmesan, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Serve straight from the Rosé Dutch Oven—because it deserves to be seen.
   
   

Why It Works in the Rosé Dutch Oven

Even heat, perfect simmering, and a table-ready finish. From stovetop to centrepiece, this dish looks just as good as it tastes.

✨ Tip: Pair with crusty bread or serve alongside a simple green salad for a complete Valentine’s dinner.