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Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

April 6, 2016

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sweet potato fettuccine alfredo recipe parmesan cheese roasted garlic shallots

Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn’t have to be – nor should it be!

Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon.

Now let’s talk Fettuccine Alfredo.  A few months ago I published my recipe for the best Fettuccine Alfredo and included some fascinating history about the dish’s origin and its Hollywood connection.  Fettuccine is one of the all-time best comfort dishes – it’s simple, filling and absolutely scrumptious.

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Here is a delicious twist on this classic dish.  It’s packed with flavor and has a beautiful color!

Plus it’s a great way to pack in a super healthy vegetable.

Got picky kids who struggle to eat their veggies?  (Most of us raise our hands.)  This is the perfect way to camouflage an especially healthy vegetable and your kids won’t even know it!  (Nor will the picky adults for that matter.)

sweet potato fettuccine alfredo recipe parmesan cheese roasted garlic shallots

Let’s get started!

Peel and dice the sweet potato in roughly 3/4 inch pieces.

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Peel the shallots and garlic.  Depending on the size of your shallots, either half or quarter them.

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Place the sweet potato, garlic and shallots in a large bowl and toss with olive oil.

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Spread the vegetables out on a lined cookie sheet, single layer.

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Roast at 450 degrees F for about 25 minutes, flipping the veggies over after every 10 minutes or so, until browned.

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Place the roasted veggies in a blender with the hot chicken stock and tarragon and puree until smooth.

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Add the cream, salt and pepper and puree again.

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Place the puree in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.  Once the mixture begins to simmer stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Toss the cooked, hot noodles in the sauce, dish them onto plates, sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan and garnish with a sprig of tarragon.

Enjoy!

sweet potato fettuccine alfredo recipe parmesan cheese roasted garlic shallots

sweet potato fettuccine alfredo recipe parmesan cheese roasted garlic shallots

Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

Kimberly Killebrew
You'll love this delicious twist on classic Alfredo sauce!
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4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 494 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes ,peeled and cut diced
  • 3 cloves garlic ,peeled and halved
  • 3 medium shallots ,peeled and cut in half lengthwise (or quartered if large)
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups hot chicken stock (vegetarian: use vegetable broth)
  • 1 small sprig fresh tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 10 ounces fresh fettuccine or equivalent dried (Gluten Free: Use GF fettuccine, cooked al dente just before adding to the sauce so it's still hot)

Instructions
 

  • Place the sweet potatoes, shallots and garlic cloves in a bowl and toss with the olive oil.
  • Spread the vegetables out single-layer on a lined baking sheet.
  • Roast at 450 degrees F for about 25 minutes, flipping the veggies over after every 10 minutes or so, until browned.
  • Place the roasted veggies in a blender with the hot chicken stock and tarragon and puree until smooth. Add the cream, salt and pepper and puree again.
  • Place the puree in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the mixture begins to simmer stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the freshly cooked hot pasta in the sauce until coated.
  • Served immediately sprinkled with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with a sprig of tarragon.

Notes

If you're wondering about the liquid to cheese ratio, the pureed sweet potatoes will thicken the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 16795IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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19 Responses

  1. Lyndsay says

    May 23, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Good but way too much broth. I halved it and it was still too much. I didn’t use shallots (maybe yours are extra big ones?) but still. I don’t think my measuring cup is that far off.

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  2. Elizabeth P says

    May 26, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Made this with coconut milk instead of cream (and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan) to make it vegan and it was delicious!

    I found it could use a /wee/ bit of a souring agent, but not too much!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      May 31, 2016 at 6:21 am

      Thanks for the tips on veganizing this, Elizabeth, and I’m glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  3. Adina says

    April 13, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’ve made this yesterday, I loved it and the kids ate it not knowing there are sweet potatoes inside until after the meal. :) I used milk instead of cream, cause I didn’t have any.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 13, 2016 at 9:32 am

      That’s awesome, Adina! I’m so happy you made and enjoyed this. And I’m especially happy to hear when kids eat a lot of healthy veggies, even without knowing it ;) Thanks so much for the feedback!

      Reply
  4. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:08 am

    Two of my favorite things combined! Must try!

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  5. Lindsay says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:35 am

    What a creative twist on a traditional classic… I can’t wait to try! Thanks for the recipe!

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  6. Adina says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:17 am

    So when it comes to kids eating sweet potatoes, I am raising both hands… :( I am putting this dish on next week’s cooking list and hope they will eat them, when they don’t see them in chunks (I’ll just say it’s carrots). It looks so creamy and delicious!

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  7. Nutmeg Nanny says

    April 7, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Normally when I make alfredo I feel so full afterwards that I need to be rolled to my couch. I love that this version uses delicious sweet potatoes and just a touch less butter and cream. Delicious!

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  8. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    April 7, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I love sweet potatoes all year round- not just in fall. ;) And this sauce looks delicious! Love that you roasted all the veggies- I bet the flavor is amazing.

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  9. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    April 6, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I’ve got sweet potatos out the yang right now!! This is so luscious looking!! Sign me up!

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  10. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    April 6, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Such a pretty color and what a great way to get more veggies into your family. Still so creamy!

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  11. The Food Hunter says

    April 6, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    What an awesome and delicious idea…I need to try it.

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  12. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    This looks wonderful! I have a ton of sweet potatoes sitting around and I never do anything with them other than make roasted potatoes. I totally need to try this!

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  13. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    April 6, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I love that you healthified alfredo by adding sweet potato!!! GENIUS!

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  14. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Roasting veggies is one of my most favorite ways to cook them. The color alone is beautiful, not to mention sweet potatoes are so good!

    Reply
  15. Krista says

    April 6, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I cannot wait to try this for dinner! Love this!

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  16. Claire Volkman says

    April 6, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    I ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS. I love the cheesy sauce!!

    Reply
  17. christine says

    April 6, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Oh that’s a great way to get some goodness into my kids. they love pasta – I can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply

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