Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of sweet potato pasta. This easy dish combines creamy cheese, smoked paprika, and sweet potatoes, making it a perfect quick yet hearty meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 oz good-quality pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)
- 3 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in the diced sweet potatoes and pasta; pour in enough water to cover.
- Sprinkle salt and thyme; bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cream cheese and parmesan until creamy; season to taste.
Notes
Easily adaptable for gluten-free or vegan diets.
Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg