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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage

Creamy Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Sage Pasta is a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights, combining sweet potatoes, goat cheese, and crispy sage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Dish
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 8 ounces Short Pasta e.g., rigatoni, penne, fusilli
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Crumble over sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with non-dairy cream
  • 8 leaves Sage Leaves Fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting and frying
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For frying sage
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, then reserve 2/3 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet. Fry sage leaves for 1-2 minutes until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  4. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet and mash half of them, mixing in garlic and sage remnants.
  5. Combine the drained pasta with the sweet potato mixture. Stir in heavy cream and crumbled goat cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, then serve hot topped with crispy sage leaves, grated Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to maintain creaminess.

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