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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta for Cozy Nights

This Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta combines vibrant sweet potatoes, tangy goat cheese, and aromatic sage for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 8 ounces Short pasta like rigatoni, penne, or fusilli
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 ounces Goat cheese crumbled
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
For the Seasoning
  • 10 leaves Fresh sage leaves fried until crispy
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for roasting and drizzling
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
For the Finish
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
  • to taste Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pot
  • skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook short pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ⅔ cup cooking water and drain.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over medium heat. Fry sage leaves for 1-2 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
  4. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet and mash half with a fork. Stir to combine over low heat.
  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix in heavy cream and crumbled goat cheese. Gradually add reserved pasta cooking water until creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with crispy sage, grated parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for up to 2 months, but avoid freezing with crispy sage leaves on top.

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