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Sweetpotato Cottage Cheese Pasta

Sweetpotato Cottage Cheese Pasta, created by Mia Syn, features roasted sweetpotatoes blended with pasta sauce and cottage cheese for a creamy, protein-packed twist on classic pasta. Tossed with hearty sausage and fusilli, this comforting dish is rich and filling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 670kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 small sweetpotatoes
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 4 sausages (chicken, turkey, or pork)
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • Optional toppings: Fresh basil, Grated Parmesan cheese 

Instructions

  • Roast the sweetpotatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sweetpotatoes on a lined baking sheet and pierce with a fork a few times. Bake for 45 minutes, or until very tender. Let cool slightly. 
  • Blend the sauce: Scoop the flesh from the sweetpotatoes and transfer to a blender. Add the pasta sauce and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the sausage until fully cooked and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Combine: Add the cooked pasta and sweetpotato sauce to the skillet. Stir until evenly coated and warmed through. 
  • Serve: Top with fresh basil and grated Parmesan if desired. 

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Cottage Cheese Pasta
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
670
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
1301
mg
57
%
Potassium
 
1300
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
84
g
28
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
24678
IU
494
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
109
mg
11
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
75
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 1300mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 24678IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 75g