Description
A creamy and flavorful sweet potato pasta that’s both comforting and nutritious. Blended roasted sweet potatoes form a silky sauce with garlic, cream, and Parmesan, perfect for coating your favorite pasta shape.
Ingredients
- 300g (10.5 oz) pasta (e.g. rigatoni or penne)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 100ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) double cream
- 50g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place the diced sweet potatoes on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and chili flakes if using. Roast for 25-30 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large frying pan, sauté the garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the pan and mash slightly. Pour in the double cream and stir to combine.
- Use a stick blender or transfer the mixture to a food processor to blend into a smooth sauce. Add a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Return the sauce to the pan, stir in the Parmesan cheese, and add the drained pasta. Toss to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if needed for a silky consistency.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can make this dish vegan by using plant-based cream and vegan Parmesan.
- Great way to use leftover roasted sweet potatoes.
- For added protein, stir in cooked chickpeas or shredded chicken.
- Use whole wheat pasta for a fiber boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Blending, Boiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
