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Tortellini in Sweet Potato Sauce
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4524006
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 package (16 oz) frozen tortellini
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup milk
Directions
- Bake or microwave sweet potato in its skin until tender. Let cool.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet. Add garlic and sauté over low heat until golden (about 1 minute), then remove from heat.
- Peel sweet potato and mash well in a small mixing bowl. Add garlic and butter, plus enough milk to make a thick sauce. Season as desired with salt and pepper.
- Combine sauce with pasta in the pot. Heat just until sauce is heated through.
Notes
Spinach ravioli can be used as well.
