Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Viral Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage, a creamy pasta dish that combines roasted sweet potatoes with tangy goat cheese and crispy sage leaves. This comforting recipe is perfect for cozy nights or entertaining friends, offering a unique blend of sweetness and savory goodness. With its vibrant colors and rich textures, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching presentation. Easy to prepare, you can whip it up in under an hour, making it a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinner repertoire or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces short pasta such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli
- 4.2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 20 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 430°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes and minced garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 2/3 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat. Fry sage leaves until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Mash half of the roasted sweet potatoes in the skillet. Add drained pasta, heavy cream, crumbled goat cheese, and reserved pasta water; mix well until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with crispy sage, grated parmesan, olive oil drizzle, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg