Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1/4 pound linguine

　　1 large garlic clove, minced

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　1/2 pound raw beets, peeled, and grated coarse (about 1 1/2 cups)

　　1/3 cup heavy cream

　　1/3 cup water

　　1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish, or to taste

　　2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

　　In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook the linguine until it is al dente. While the linguine is cooking, in a heavy skillet cook the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, add the beets, the cream, and the water, and simmer the mixture for 6 minutes, or until the beets are tender. Stir in the horseradish and salt and pepper to taste, drain the linguine well, and in a bowl toss it with the beet mixture. Divide the pasta between 2 plates and sprinkle it with the parsley.