Sweet Potato Alfredo
User Reviews
4.9
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sweet Potato Alfredo
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This quick and easy Sweet Potato Alfredo is a tasty twist on a comfort food classic!Recipe yields 4 small side-dish sized servings or 2 large main-dish sized portions.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz dry fettuccine noodles
- 1 medium sweet potato approx. 1/2 cup pureed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 clove garlic mashed and minced to 1/2 tsp
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp chopped parsley basil or spinach are great too!
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-4 TBSP Freshly grated Parmesan for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
EXTRAS:
- 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning blend or to taste (optional but delish!)
Instructions
- Cook pasta al-dente via package instructions.
- While the pasta boils, microwave your sweet potato for until fluffy and soft, approx. 7-8 minutes.
- For a super smooth sauce, break out your food processor or blender. Add your sweet potato along with 1/4 cup whole milk (from your 1 cup) until smooth.
- Heat butter and garlic in the microwave for 20 seconds to infuse the flavor, add to your puree and pulse.
- Drain pasta and return to pot, switching burner to medium heat.
- Immediately add the remaining 3/4 cup of milk along with salt and garlic powder to the pasta and stir constantly.
- Add sweet potato puree and parmesan cheese and continue stirring constantly until the sauce starts to thicken. This usually takes 5-10 minutes.
- The end result is a sauce that's super thick, creamy, and full of flavor!
- Give it a taste, and season to taste as needed. Sometimes I add a little salt and pepper, other times more garlic, and occasionally a little extra butter when I'm feeling saucy!
- Lastly, add your lemon juice. I always save it for for the end. Some people skip the lemon juice because it changes the texture of the sauce a little bit but in my opinion the flavor more than makes up for the visual difference. Try it before adding the lemon and then add to taste if desired. 2 tsp was perfect for Paul and I and left a nice lemony note to the sauce.
- Serve immediately topped with a sprinkle of parsley and finely grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Notes
- If you feel like you'd like the sauce a little thinner, snag a little extra milk to add to the sauce. Start with a TBSP and work your way up. You can also thin it with a little melted butter if desired, delicious!
- For a feisty burst of flavor, snag some cajun seasoning to add to your sauce! Add anywhere between 1/2 and 1 + 1/2 tsp of cajun seasoning blend. We make this sauce cajun style when adding roasted chicken or sautéed shrimp to the pasta. It's SO GOOD!
- Just before serving, I crumbled a little goat cheese on top of my pasta out of sheer curiosity. I LOVED it! Feel free to follow suit. I served my pasta on a bed of fresh arugula. Wilted spinach would make a great addition to round out the meal if you're feeling a bit more conventional, lol! Either way, I hope you love this pasta as much as we do!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
666mg
(28%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5418IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
422mg
(42%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5418IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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