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Sweet Potato and Tomato Pasta

This Pasta dish combines grated sweet potato with a rich tomato sauce, offering a delicious, filling, and satisfying pasta sauce that the whole family will love.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 451 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 20 oz tomato sauce
  • 10 oz sweet potato about 1 medium size sweet potato
  • 14 oz pasta
  • salt
  • 2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

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  1. Heat some vegetable oil using a large pot and add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes, and pour the tomato sauce.
  2. While the tomato sauce starts to simmer, thinly grate the sweet potato. You can use a hand grater or a food processor.
  3. Add the grated sweet potato to the pot where the tomato sauce is simmering.
  4. Simmer for about half an hour or until the sweet potato has softened and the tomato sauce is rich in color and taste.
  5. Cook the pasta following the package instructions.
  6. Add dried or fresh oregano and combine with the pasta. Salt to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil, and serve with some Kalamata olives and crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 99g (33%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 720mg (30%) Potassium 912mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 10686IU (214%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451

% Daily Value*

Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 99g 33%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 720mg 30%
Potassium 912mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 10686IU 214%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.