Sweetpotato Alfredo Pasta
This Sweetpotato Alfredo Pasta recipe is a comforting and creamy twist on a much-loved classic. Using smooth and flavourful North Carolina Sweetpotatoes, it transforms the traditional Alfredo sauce into a lighter, more nourishing version without losing any of its rich texture or indulgent taste. The natural sweetness and velvety consistency of the Sweetpotato blend perfectly with the savoury notes of garlic and parmesan, creating an Alfredo sauce that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. Made with the consistency and quality that North Carolina Sweetpotatoes are known for, this recipe not only adds vibrant colour to your plate but also brings added fibre, vitamins and natural goodness to your meal. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or a cosy weekend dish, this sweetpotato Alfredo is proof that comfort food can be nourishing, satisfying and full of flavour in every bite. Thank you to @piaundhalloumi for the recipe!
Serving
- 1 North Carolina sweetpotato
- 1 red onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 100 ml cream
- Parmesan cheese
- 300 g pasta
Optional
- Burrata as a topping
- Salt, pepper, chilli flakes
- Italian seasoning mix
Totals of recommended daily intake per portion
% of average daily recommended intake for an adult male
Directions
Step 1
Peel the sweetpotato and cut it into small cubes.
Step 2
Then, place the cubes in a baking dish along with the quartered onion and 2-3 cloves of garlic.
Step 3
Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and season. Mix everything well and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook the pasta.
Step 5
Set aside some pasta water.
Step 6
After baking, put the sweetpotatoes in a blender.
Step 7
Add cream, Parmesan, and the pasta water, and blend everything together.
Step 8
Add more pasta water if needed until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 9
Then, mix with the pasta and serve with Burrata, olive oil, pepper, and chilli flakes.
