Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Rigatoni with Sweet Potato, Oregano, and Parmesan

Real Simple, November 2004
photo: Antonis Achilleos

Another pasta and sweet potato combo. My oregano from last year is coming back in abundance already, so I was excited to find this super simple recipe that uses tons of oregano. It is delicious!

Serves 6
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 pound rigatoni
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
6 to 8 fresh oregano stems
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Rinse the sweet potatoes and prick their skins several times with a fork. Place them directly on rack in oven. Bake 1 hour or until soft; set aside.

3. Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water.

4. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until just golden. Add the oregano and sauté about 1 minute, until fragrant and slightly crisp.

5. Place the rigatoni in a large bowl. Scoop the potato flesh into the bowl of pasta. Add the olive oil mixture and pasta water and toss. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and Parmesan.

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