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Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese, & Sage Pasta Pile-Up
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ChefTomsKitchen
September 20, 2024
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It's unique and simple.
As noted, the recipe needs some adjustments. Boiling the sweet potatoes will take 45-50 minutes. If I do it again, I would bake them at 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
So, what do you do with the sage-browned butter? I mashed the potatoes and goats cheese in the butter mixture. I do feel more butter is needed so there is a bit more liquid to coat the lasagna noodles.
I also crumbled some goat cheese on the top.
It was a hit but needed some improvising from the published recipe. Very creative concept.
As noted, the recipe needs some adjustments. Boiling the sweet potatoes will take 45-50 minutes. If I do it again, I would bake them at 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
So, what do you do with the sage-browned butter? I mashed the potatoes and goats cheese in the butter mixture. I do feel more butter is needed so there is a bit more liquid to coat the lasagna noodles.
I also crumbled some goat cheese on the top.
It was a hit but needed some improvising from the published recipe. Very creative concept.
Bella D.
October 17, 2022
the comments on this post …do people not have their own brains… or anything better to do?? figure it out ppl!! it’s not that hard ! anyway, this recipe was absolutely delicious. thank you:)
Toddie
October 7, 2022
When do we incorporate the sage butter? Is it mashed into the potato/cheese or just poured over the top?
Sandy
October 4, 2020
This one did not work for me. Potatoes still a bit underdone after cooking 1/2 hour plus. Better directions might have helped. Kind of a weird taste when eating.
Sandy
October 4, 2020
This one did not work for me. Cooked potatoes for 1/2 hr. and were still underdone. Tried baking them after mashed and didn't help. I think having better directions would help. Kind of a weird taste when all done.
JV
September 29, 2020
I’m confused on the instructions and have a couple questions. What do you mean “heat it up a little” when mashing in the goat cheese? Should we be doing this on the stove, over a double boiler, or microwaving in between? It’s not clear at all....
Also, where do we incorporate the sage and butter? It seems it was left out of the recipe/forgot to specify. I see a couple other people asked about this.... should it be mashed in with the goat cheese mixture or just sprinkled on top?
Thanks for clarifying these recipe instructions as I would love to make this. If anyone who’s made it has suggestions on these two points, I’d love to hear it!
Also, where do we incorporate the sage and butter? It seems it was left out of the recipe/forgot to specify. I see a couple other people asked about this.... should it be mashed in with the goat cheese mixture or just sprinkled on top?
Thanks for clarifying these recipe instructions as I would love to make this. If anyone who’s made it has suggestions on these two points, I’d love to hear it!
Kevin K.
October 20, 2018
This was not a hit at my house. Agree with the comments that the stated sweet potato cooking time was too short. The amount of goat cheese made the sweet potato much too rich for our taste.
Carol V.
October 17, 2018
I loved this recipe, but the picky eaters in my house were not fans. However, it would be easy to scale down so I can make it just for me! I cubed and steamed the sweet potatoes ahead of time, so it came together quickly at dinnertime.
Amy M.
October 23, 2017
Am I the only one who doesn't understand how 2 sweet potatoes and 1/2 pound of pasta will feed 8 people?
amreen
November 15, 2017
I guess I'm a small portion kind of gal :) usually serve it with some salad and roasted greens/meat as well!
Amy M.
November 16, 2017
That makes sense. I was thinking of it more as a vegetarian main dish instead of a side. Thank you!!
hookmountaingrowers
June 8, 2014
Agree with previous reviewer about the instructions. I must have used sweet potatoes that were too big because it took 45 minutes to cook which threw off everything once the pasta was done. I would suggest peeling, cubing them and steaming it next time for timing. It wasn't a pretty presentation but it sure was tasty. I think this could be done with 1.5 lbs of sweet potato and half the goat cheese. Will attempt this again because it was so delicious.
Babette's S.
September 11, 2013
I'm with Sandrala, but (no offense intended)your recipe is not very well written. Of course you know your recipe and what you are doing with the ingredients like the back of your hand, but for those reading and saving it, well, it could be a little more defined as to how you incorporate the sage-brown butter and the composition of the dish. The only way one can tell is by viewing the second photo. If there was no photo, I'd not be 100% sure how the dish was to be composed and how the final product should look on the plate. Please consider editing the recipe with a bit more detail. As I can see in the second photo, it is simply a fairly quick pasta dish like any other. I also note that it appears the pasta is pappardelle in the second photo. I guess the recipe would work well with any wide noodle, or even other pasta shapes. You could also use unsealed wonton wrappers to do a sort of open-ravioli as a sort of elegant presentation as a pasta course. I love the suggestion of Ceege in using homemade or "fresh" pasta in this dish. I have some sweet potatoes I need to use up and this would be a great dish for them. Many thanks. In addition to the cracked black pepper, do you sprinkle it with any grated parmesan or asiago cheese? Bet this would also make a killer baked lasagna dish with addition of some bechamel or Alfredo sauce.
Sandrala
May 23, 2013
sorry, I got lost after step 4. What do I do with the pan of hot buttery sage?
Ceege
March 26, 2013
If you really want a taste of heaven, make your own home-made noodles for this dish. Home-made are so much more delicate than store bought. My family loved this dish and I will definitely serve it to guests at my next dinner party. Thanks for a great recipe.
dinatserve
January 25, 2013
I have always been a huge fan of squash or sweet potato filled pasta. I can't believe I never thought to experiment with lasagna noodles in place of the ever intimidating ravioli. Feeling indebted by your ingenious! Bravo!
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