INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons poppy seeds
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 pound raw fresh red beets, peeled and grated
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1 pound fusilli or other "ribbon style" pasta
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salt and pepper, to taste
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2/3 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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fresh mint