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Sweet Potato Noodles with Alfredo Sauce

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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A healthy alternative to traditional fettuccini alfredo, this naturally gluten-free pasta recipe is made with nutrient-rich sweet potato noodles.

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Fall is sweet potato season but if I’m being honest with you, we have them in our kitchen all year round. Quick-cooking, versatile, affordable and packed with nutrients, I love feeding sweet potatoes to my family. 

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Since my boys happen to be obsessed with pasta, I’ve been experimenting with sweet potato noodles as a healthier alternative. We have enjoyed sweet potato noodles in the past so I decided to try tossing them in a simple alfredo sauce.

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Rich, creamy and slightly sweet, these sweet potato noodles with alfredo sauce are a family favorite. Serve with grilled chicken or shrimp and a simple side salad and dinner is done.

Your fork is waiting.

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Sweet Potato Noodles with Alfredo Sauce

4.80 stars average
A healthy alternative to traditional fettuccini alfredo, this naturally gluten free pasta recipe is made with nutrient-rich sweet potato noodles.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serves4
CoursePasta
Calories252

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup grated parmigiana reggiano
  • 2 sweet potatoes spiralized

Instructions
 

  1. Heat butter in a medium pan over medium heat until melted. Whisk in the cream, salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  2. Reduce to low and stir in cheese until melted. Toss in the sweet potato noodles and heat until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 5.6gFat: 19.7gSaturated Fat: 12.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 491mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2.8g

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5 responses to “Sweet Potato Noodles with Alfredo Sauce”

  1. Kerry Avatar
    Kerry

    This was delicious!!! I added some marinated grilled shrimp.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh perfect that sounds great!

  2. Tammy Avatar
    Tammy

    Do we eat the sweet potato noodles uncooked?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      They cook in the sauce!

  3. Cindy Avatar
    Cindy

    Can this dish be made ahead of time? I was thinking of bringing it for Thanksgiving.