Pasta
4 medium sized beets, washed and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
2 Tablespoons olive oil
pinch of salt and pepper
8 ounces penne pasta
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup lightly toasted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup parsley, minced
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for serving
Tahini Sauce
1/4 cup tahini
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1/2 cup water + additional to thin if necessary
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon minced parsley
salt and pepper to taste