Creamy Pasta With Burdock Root and Sweet Potato

Name: Creamy Pasta With Burdock Root and Sweet Potato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bit less than 100 grams Penne; 1/2 Burdock root; 5 cm Sweet potato; 1/2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 clove Garlic; 1 slice Bacon; 1 Soup stock cube; 2 tbsp Heavy cream; 1 tbsp Salt (to finish); 1 dash Pepper; 5 grams Butter; 50 ml White wine (or water)

Servings: persons

1 bit less than 100 grams Penne
1/2 Burdock root
5 cm Sweet potato
1/2 tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
1 slice Bacon
1 Soup stock cube
2 tbsp Heavy cream
1 tbsp Salt (to finish)
1 dash Pepper
5 grams Butter
50 ml White wine (or water)

1
Shave the burdock root into thin pieces.
2
Cut the bacon into 1 cm pieces.
3
Finely chop the garlic.
4
Cut the sweet potato into small thin pieces without peeling it.
5
Add the salt to boiling water, and start cooking the pasta.
6
Cook the sweet potato in the same pot for about 2 minutes, and scoop out.
7
Put the olive oil and garlic in a frying pan and stir fry over medium heat.
8
Add the burdock root, bacon, parboiled sweet potato, soup stock cube and white wine, and bring to a boil over high heat.
9
When the burdock root has cooked to a crisp-tender stage, and the soup stock cube has dissolved, turn off the heat.
10
Add the butter and cream.
11
Season with salt and pepper and mix the sauce well.
12
Add the freshly cooked pasta, mix well and it's done!
13
Add some chopped parsley for color.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bit less than 100 grams Penne, 1/2 Burdock root, 5 cm Sweet potato, 1/2 tbsp Olive oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta With Burdock Root and Sweet Potato falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Pasta With Burdock Root and Sweet Potato

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Variations & substitutions

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