Pasta With Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potato
2/3 cup 2% milk
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Scrub and pierce sweet potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin. Place potato in a large bowl and mash with milk.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute pine nuts and sage in butter until pine nuts are toasted. Remove from pan and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the sweet potato mixture, salt and pepper. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water; add to sweet potato mixture. Stir in the cheese, pine nut mixture and reserved cooking water. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

644

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 large sweet potato, 2/3 cup 2% milk, 2 cups uncooked penne pasta, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce 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.

Pasta With Creamy Sweet Potato Sauce

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