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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

Savory Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta You'll Crave

A comforting Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage dish that's simple yet elegant, perfect for dinner gatherings or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash or pumpkin
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 12 oz Short Pasta e.g., rigatoni, penne, fusilli
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use plant-based cream
For the Sauce
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with ricotta or feta
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Optional for vegan variation
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional for serving
For the Sage Topping
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Fried for crispy texture
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For roasting and frying
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes and minced garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Cook short pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 2/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, add fresh sage leaves, and fry until crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside on paper towels.
  4. Mash half of the roasted sweet potatoes lightly in the skillet, mixing with the others for texture.
  5. Combine the drained pasta, heavy cream, and goat cheese in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper, serve topped with crispy sage, parmesan, and drizzled with olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Roast sweet potatoes in advance for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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