Vegan Sweet Potato Pasta

Ingredients:

  • 2 baked sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 can coconut milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c pasta water
  • 1 box pasta
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil

Directions

  • Prepare pasta according to the box
  • Saute onion and garlic in coconut oil until lightly browned
  • Preheat oven to 350*
  • Mix together 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic, 1/4 tsp paprika into breadcrumbs
  • Toast until golden, about 6 minutes
  • When onion and garlic are browned, add sweet potato and stir
  • Add pasta water, coconut milk, and remaining spices
  • Stir until warmed through
  • Using an immersion blender to blend to desired sauce consistency
  • Pour sauce over pasta, top with toasted breadcrumbs, and top with fresh thyme (optional)

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