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Healthy Sweet Potato Mushroom Pasta

Sweet Potato Mushroom Pasta

This pasta is full of vegetables and healthy swaps but it's extremely flavorful. The sauce is made from sweet potatoes making it super thick and giving the perfect combination of sweet and savory. There's also plenty of mushrooms in there (and lots of greens!) to make a super delicious pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Meals
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 lb sliced mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cup chopped spinach
  • 1 ½ cup chopped arugula
  • 4 sweet potatoes divided
  • 1 large zucchini grated
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¾ cup milk any kind
  • cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon divided
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning divided
  • 1 1 b cooked whole grain penne pasta reserve pasta water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut 2 of the sweet potatoes lengthwise so you end up with 4 halves. Rub in 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning, ½ teaspoon italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Place facedown on the aluminum and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until fork-tender. Scoop out the insides and mash in a bowl with ½ cup of milk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice the other 2 sweet potatoes into small cubes (about ½") and rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning, ½ teaspoon italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • In a large nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are translucent and browned. Add the mushrooms and 1 tablespoon oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mushrooms have shrunken and cooked down. Reduce the heat to medium high and add in the zucchini, spinach, arugula, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked diced sweet potatoes and ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning, ½ teaspoon italian seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes, parmesan, and remaining milk. For a thinner sauce, add some of the reserved pasta liquid, about ¼ cup or as needed.
  • Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and season with the remaining seasonings and herbs, or to taste. Serve with grated parmesan.