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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

This Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage pasta is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or a special family meal.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 2 –3 medium sweet potatoes diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 250  g short pasta rigatoni, penne, or fusilli
  • 100  g goat cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 12 –15 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 220°C. Toss sweet potatoes and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
  • Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and golden.
  • Cook pasta al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  • Fry sage in olive oil and butter until crispy; set aside.
  • Mash half the roasted sweet potatoes in a skillet, leaving some chunks.
  • Add pasta, cream, goat cheese, and reserved pasta water; stir until creamy.
  • Season, then serve topped with crispy sage, Parmesan, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.