Creamy Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, whole wheat spaghettini or spagetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 large sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced; 1 cup italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced; 1/2 cup water; 3 cups sweet potatoes, or yams shredded (about one potato); 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves fresh chopped, or basil; 2 tablespoons parsley sprigs fresh, chopped; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled

Servings: persons

8 ounces pasta, whole wheat spaghettini or spagetti
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided
4 cloves garlic minced
1 large sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced
1 cup italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced
1/2 cup water
3 cups sweet potatoes, or yams shredded (about one potato)
1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves fresh chopped, or basil
2 tablespoons parsley sprigs fresh, chopped
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta until just tender according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the oil and garlic in a large skillet.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add sweet potato, tomatoes, water and bell pepper.
5
Stirring occasionally, until the pepper is tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
7
Return drained pasta to the pot, add the vegetable mixture, the remaining one teaspoon of oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), herbs, salt, pepper and cheese.
8
Toss to combine.
9
Add water 2 tablespoons at a time to achieve your desired consistency.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces pasta, whole wheat spaghettini or spagetti, 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 large sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta 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 Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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