Description
Enjoy a cozy bowl of Sweet Potato Pasta! This dish is quick to prepare and features creamy sweet potatoes, garlic, and parmesan, making it a perfect comfort food for any night.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Medium-Sized Onion (diced)
- Large Garlic Clove (minced)
- Smoked Paprika
- Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- Good-Quality Pasta (Rigatoni, Penne, or Fusilli)
- Water
- Salt
- Thyme Leaves (fresh or dried)
- Cream Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté diced onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and smoked paprika, then stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in sweet potatoes and pasta, covering with water and seasoning with salt and thyme.
- Bring to boil, then simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese and parmesan until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, topped with additional parmesan or red pepper flakes.
Notes
Adjust the amount of water based on pasta type to ensure proper cooking.
Feel free to use alternative pasta for gluten-free options.
Experiment with adding vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg