Save Roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and sage tossed with creamy pasta for ultimate comfort.
This vegan adapted recipe has quickly become a favorite comforting dish in my home.
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: 2 medium (about 1.1 pounds), peeled and diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Short pasta: 12 ounces such as rigatoni penne or fusilli
- Goat cheese: 4.2 ounces crumbled
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup
- Sage leaves: 20 fresh
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons plus more for drizzling
- Unsalted butter: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Grated parmesan cheese: 1 ounce (optional garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes: (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and roast sweet potatoes:
- Toss diced sweet potatoes and minced garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes stirring halfway through until tender and caramelized
- Cook pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente Reserve 2/3 cup pasta cooking water then drain
- Fry sage:
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter over medium heat Add sage leaves and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy Remove sage with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel
- Mash sweet potatoes:
- Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet Using a fork mash about half of the sweet potatoes leaving the remainder in chunks for texture
- Combine pasta and sauce:
- Add drained cooked pasta to the skillet with sweet potatoes Stir in heavy cream crumbled goat cheese and half of the reserved pasta water Toss until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta adding additional pasta water as needed
- Season and serve:
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper Serve immediately topped with crispy sage leaves grated parmesan a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes as desired
Save Enjoyed family dinners are made special with this comforting flavorful dish.
Health Benefits
This dish is high in vitamin A and fiber thanks to the sweet potatoes making it nutritious as well as delicious.
Customization
You can customize this recipe by using different pantry pasta shapes or adding extra veggies for variety.
Serving Suggestions
Serve topped with additional crispy sage grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor and presentation.
Save This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.