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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta That's Pure Comfort

This Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage pasta combines creamy goat cheese, crispy sage, and roasted sweet potatoes for a comforting vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 12 ounces Short Pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fusilli) Choose gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a vegan version, substitute with plant-based cream
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Fried until crispy
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes and minced garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add short pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sage leaves and fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Add roasted sweet potatoes and garlic to the skillet, lightly mash half of the mixture, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet along with cream, goat cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with crispy sage, grated parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal veggies or vegan alternatives for cheese. Ensure potatoes and garlic are well roasted for maximum flavor.

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