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Sweet Potato Spaghetti [Aglio e Olio]

Pasta aglio e olio gets a wholesome twist with this sweet potato spaghetti. It's spicy, garlicky and despite its name, it's oil free!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: South American , American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes use potatoes that are narrow and long
  • ¼ cup aquafaba or vegetable broth
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 5 ounces (142 grams) baby spinach approx. 4 packed cups
For Serving (optional)
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Peel and spiralize your sweet potatoes into spaghetti. Set aside.
  2. Use a large skillet and add the aquafaba (or broth), along with the garlic, parsley, pepper flakes and salt. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  3. Add the sweet potato spaghetti to the pan and mix to evenly coat with the spices and cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until slightly softened, but do not overcook. Add a few splashes of water or broth as needed, to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pan.
  4. Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Stir until wilted and then serve.

Notes

  • For ease of spiralizing, use sweet potatoes that are narrow, long, and straight. Or you may purchase pre-spiralized sweet potato noodles from your grocery store to save time.
  • If using canned aquafaba with salt, you may want to reduce the salt in the recipe, and then taste and add more, if needed.
  • Do NOT overcook the noodles. You want the noodles tender but crisp, and not overly soft, for the best texture and to mimic 'al dente' pasta.
  • If you don't have spinach, you may sub for another green veggie. Precook your greens if necessary.
  • For less spice, reduce the red pepper flakes by half. This dish is traditionally spicy, but be sure to spice to your taste and tolerance.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated in a sealed container for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 209cal (10%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Sodium 452mg (19%) Potassium 983mg (28%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 35535IU (711%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209cal 10%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Sodium 452mg 19%
Potassium 983mg 21%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 35535IU 711%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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