Description
This Sweet Potato Pasta is a comforting and quick meal, filled with the delicious flavors of creamy sweet potatoes, garlic, and herbs—perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, diced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ lb good-quality pasta (such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)
- Approx. 3-4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper, to serve
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and pasta; pour in water to cover.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in cream cheese and Parmesan until creamy; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Store cooled pasta in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
For a twist, add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms for added flavor.
Make-ahead tip: Dice sweet potatoes and onions the day before to save prep time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg