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Creamy Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta

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A cozy and easy pasta dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes blended into a silky sauce with tangy goat cheese and fresh sage, perfect for comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • About 10 fresh sage leaves, chopped finely
  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half & half (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  2. While sweet potatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining and set pasta aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped sage leaves, sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet. Mash about half of the sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Turn heat to low and add softened goat cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce is silky. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat with sauce. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over pasta, toss once more, and remove from heat.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh sage leaves or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Keep heat medium-low when melting goat cheese to prevent separation. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Mashing half the sweet potatoes gives a rustic texture. For a richer sauce, stir in a spoonful of butter at the end. Use dried sage at one-third the amount if fresh is unavailable. For vegan version, substitute goat cheese with plant-based cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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