Creamy 30-Minute Sweet Potato Sage Pasta You’ll Crave
Creamy sweet potato and goat cheese pasta with crispy sage, a cozy fall dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni (or pasta of choice)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 10–12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying sage)
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Fry sage leaves in butter until crispy, about 1 minute per side.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Blend roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, garlic, and pasta water until smooth.
- Toss pasta with sauce, stir in parmesan, and top with crispy sage and extra goat cheese.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes for heat preference.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/sweet-potato-sage-pasta-recipe/