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Cozy Winter Night Pasta with Sausage & Sweet Potato

The Starving Chef
This wintery pasta is packed with sweet and savory flavor -the perfect weeknight dish.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course As Seen in Mimi, Dinner
Cuisine Dinner, Pasta, Winter
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz yam or sweet potatoes peeled & chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 links chorizo sausage chopped, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ shallot chopped
  • 3-4 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 oz heavy cream
  • 4 servings farfalle pasta cooked
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for topping
  • 2-3 green onions chopped + more for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, add the peeled sweet potato and one tablespoon olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Toss lightly to coat evenly. Turn the sweet potatoes out onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes – flip half way.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the farfalle pasta according to the instructions on the box. Reserve one cup pasta water and drain the rest when the pasta has finished cooking.
  • While the pasta is boiling, in a skillet over medium high heat cook the chopped chorizo until the sausage pieces are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set aside. Carefully wipe the skillet clean with a clean paper towel.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and one tablespoon of butter to the skillet. When the butter is frothy, add in the garlic and shallot. Saute until fragrant then add the spinach. Saute until the spinach is wilted, another 8-10 minutes.
  • Return the sausage to the skillet with the cooked pasta and pasta water. Stir well to combine. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes on medium low until the liquids have reduced by half.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and heat for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened. Gently fold the sweet potatoes back into the skillet - don't overstir or the potatoes may become mashed. Season with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese, to taste. Serve topped with green onion and enjoy!
Keyword pasta, sweet potato, yams
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