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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

Creamy Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta is a comforting vegetarian dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and tangy goat cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 12 ounces Short Pasta Rigatoni, Penne, or Fusilli
For the Sauce
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with vegan cream for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting and frying
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Optional for vegan
For Flavoring
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Fried until crispy
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to preference
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional for vegan
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine diced sweet potatoes with minced garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. While roasting, boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 2/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then fry sage leaves for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
  5. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet. Mash some for creaminess, then stir in pasta, heavy cream, and goat cheese.
  6. Mix in reserved pasta water gradually until combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water to maintain creaminess.

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