Multigrain Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Leeks

Name: Multigrain Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Leeks
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters fresh sage, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 0 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 4 servings Kosher salt and pepper; 3 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 177 milliliters grated Parmesan; 340 grams multigrain penne; 454 grams small sweet potatoes (about , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Multigrain Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Leeks might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 573 calories, 21g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up leeks, olive oil, parmesan, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert.

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

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Pasta

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

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Water

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat while the pasta cooks.

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Pasta

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Frying Pan

Add the leeks and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sage and cook 2 minutes.

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Leek

Sage

Add the sweet potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring twice, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the reserved cooking water and simmer, stirring, until the potatoes are fully tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

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Add the cooked pasta and nutmeg and toss.Divide among individual bowls and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.Upgrade: For a heart-healthy boost and a bit of crunch, sprinkle in 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds before serving. Try using butternut squash as a flavorful alternative to sweet potatoes.

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Butternut Squash