Pasta Recipes
 Winter Pasta Toss
Description:
Sweet potato and scallions are perfect partners in this quick pasta recipe.
Ingredients:
12 oz. Farfalle (bow ties) pasta
1 large sweet potato (12 oz)
1 1/2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches scallions (white and light green parts) cut into 3/4" pieces (2 cups)
3/4 tsp dried thyme
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp coarse salt
1/4 freshly ground pepper
Directions:
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; stir to prevent sticking. Cook pasta until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, peel sweet potato, then cut into 1/2" dice. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add sweet potato, cover and cook 8 minutes.
Stir in scallions and thyme; cover and cook 4 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes; cover and cook 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta, broth, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve hot
PER SERVING: 303 CAL; 7G protein; 6G total fat (1 G sat. fat); 51g carb; 0 Chol; 599MG sodium; 5 G fiber
**When fresh thyme is available, substitute 1 1/2 teaspoon for the dried herb.
Source: Vegetarian Times - January 2000 issue.
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