Tortellini in Sweet Potato Sauce
Tortellini with sweet potato sauce is a potluck staple.
Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 large sweet potato
2
1 package (16 oz) frozen tortellini
3
1 tbsp butter
4
2 garlic cloves, minced
5
1 cup milk
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Bake or microwave sweet potato in its skin until tender. Let cool.
2
Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
3
Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet. Add garlic and sauté over low heat until golden (about 1 minute), then remove from heat.
1 minute
4
Peel sweet potato and mash well in a small mixing bowl. Add garlic and butter, plus enough milk to make a thick sauce. Season as desired with salt and pepper.
5
Combine sauce with pasta in the pot. Heat just until sauce is heated through.
Notes
- •Spinach ravioli can be used as well.