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Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta
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Servings:
4 (222 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
20 minutesCook Time:
0 minutes
Ingredients
Use your favorite herbs and spices to personalize this savory pasta meal. You'll be delighted to find the way the sweet potato and red pepper pair with the pasta.
8 oz. whole-wheat angel hair pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet potato, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, place 1 tablespoon oil and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is sizzling and fragrant (2-3 minutes). Add sweet potato, bell pepper, tomatoes, and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bell pepper is tender (5-7 minutes). Remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm.
3. Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the vegetable mixture, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, parsley, tarragon, vinegar, salt, and cheese. Toss to combine.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 4 (222 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 364 kcal (18%) |
| Calories from Fat | 116 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 13 g (20%) |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g (21%) |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg (4%) |
| Sodium | 522 mg (22%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 53 g (18%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g (30%) |
| Protein | 12 g (21%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 62 mg (69%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 86 mg (7%) |
| Iron | 3 mg (17%) |
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