Sweet Potato Ricotta Pasta (high protein)
This Sweet Potato Ricotta Pasta (high protein) is a flavorful and easy to make pasta recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato - diced about 4 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 pinches black pepper - divided 1 for sweet potatoes, 1 for sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 peeled shallot
- 4-6 cloves garlic adjust to your garlic preference
- .5 ounce sage
- pinch red pepper flakes adjust to your spice preference
- 2 ½ cups bone broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup ricotta
- 12 oz cooked pasta
optional toppings
- grated parmesan
- fresh chopped basil
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add sweet potatoes to a sheet pan, preferably lined with parchment paper or silicone. Toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and paprika. Add the sage, shallot and garlic to the same sheet pan.
- Remove the sage from the oven after 10 minutes. Bake for 10-15 more minutes, check on the garlic and shallot. If they are browned, remove them from the oven. Bake the sweet potatoes for 5-10 more minutes until soft and browned.
- Add garlic, shallot, sage, sweet potato, broth, red pepper flakes, black pepper and ricotta to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add salt if desired.
- Add pasta and sauce to a skillet over low heat. Toss together until combined and warm. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 701mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8280IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
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