Rigatoni with Sweet Potatoes, Oregano and Parmesan
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes - medium sized
- 16 ounces rigatoni
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic - sliced
- 6 sprigs oregano - leaves removed and then chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese - grated 
 
If you're looking for a pasta dish that's a little bit different, try this delicious creation
featuring the unique flavor of sweet potatoes.
 
Directions

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  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Poke the potatoes with a fork.
  • Place them directly on
    the rack in the oven.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until soft and then set them aside to cool.
  • Cook
    the rigatoni according to the package directions.
  • Drain, reserve one cup of the cooking
    water.
  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute until golden, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add the oregano leaves
    and sautÃÆ'Æ'© for one minute more then remove from heat.
  • Place the rigatoni in a
    large serving bowl.
  • Scoop the potatoes out of the skins and cut them into cubes. Add this to
    the pasta.
  • Add the oil mixture and 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Toss altogether to coat.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parmesan.
  • Add more pasta water if it seems dry.


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