Sweet Potato “Pasta” Bake
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Sweet Potato “Pasta” Bake
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Skip traditional pasta and use sweet potatoes for a healthier twist on cheesy baked pasta!
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Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and spiralized
- 2 mild or hot Italian turkey sausages, removed from casing, crumbled and cooked
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 handfuls baby spinach
- 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. and spray a 9x13 baking dish or one similar in size with cooking spray.
- In a bowl mix together the ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese until combined, set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the spinach, marinara sauce and crumbled sausage. Heat the mixture until the spinach wilts.
- Spread 1/3 of the sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the spiralized sweet potatoes. Top the sweet potatoes with another 1/3 of the sauce and half of the ricotta mixture then repeat the process. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top then cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil after 30 minutes and baked for another 10-15 minutes or until it's bubbly and the sweet potatoes are tender. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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