Viral Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 2medium sweet potatoes (about1.1pounds), peeled and diced
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ouncesshort pasta such as rigatoni, penne, or fusilli
- 4.2 ouncesgoat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cupheavy cream
- 20fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ouncegrated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 430°F. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes and minced garlic with one tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring every piece is evenly coated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast them for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add your choice of short pasta, cooking it according to the package directions until al dente. Don’t forget to reserve about 2/3 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the rest.
- In a large skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once heated, add the fresh sage leaves to the skillet and fry them for about 1 to 2 minutes until they are crisply cooked. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them onto a paper towel to drain.
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, add them to the skillet where you sautéed the sage, gently mashing about half of them with a fork while keeping the rest in chunks for texture. Stir in the drained pasta, followed by the heavy cream and crumbled goat cheese. Pour in half of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, transfer your creamy sweet potato pasta into bowls or a large serving platter. Top it with the crispy sage leaves and, if desired, a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese for some added richness and flavor.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 15 g