[NEW] Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta

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.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

  • 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 ½ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 Tbsp. white-wine vinegar ¾ tsp. salt ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

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Instructions

  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 Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 251 g
Amount per serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.6g 19%
Saturated Fat 5.3g 26%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 12.9mg 4%
Sodium 592.7mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 53.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 7.68g 27%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14.7g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 84.9mg 6%
Iron 3.3mg 20%
Potassium 588.7mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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