Sicilian Sweet Potato Pasta Bowl
Tomato sauce, white beans, garlic, and sweet potatoes make a savory and spicey pasta bowl dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce sweet potato pasta or any of your favorite vegetable pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup tomatoes canned, strained
- 1 cup white beans canned, drained
- 1 each sweet potato baked or microwaved until done peeled and diced
- 1 head cauliflower sliced and roasted in the oven
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve.
- Slice a head of cauliflower into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Spray with a little oil. Place on a roasting pan and place in a 375 degree oven. Cook for 20 minutes until golden brown. Break up into pieces.
- Heat the white beans in a bowl in the microwave.
- Prepare the sweet potato. Microwave on high for 5 minutes or until done. Peel and dice.
- Heat the marinara sauce. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired.
- Prepare the pasta plates: Place the cooked veggie pasta on the plate. Top with the sauce, cauliflower, white beans, and sweet potatoes. Serve hot with more sauce to the side.
Notes
Nutrition Information: Serves 4. Each 1 cup serving: Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 1009mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 5mg
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