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sweet potato pasta

Sweet Potato Pasta

This comforting one-pot pasta dish combines tender penne, sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 large sweet potato diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potato, minced garlic, and diced onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes until sweet potatoes soften and onions are translucent.
  • Add penne pasta, ground sage, thyme, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 10-11 minutes, stirring often.
  • Once pasta is nearly cooked, lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Add chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Serve garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keyword Comfort Food, Vegetarian