Description
A hearty and nutritious pasta dish featuring sweet potatoes, silken tofu, and a kick of harissa.
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato – cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 bulb garlic – top cut off
- 1 block silken tofu
- 1 cup reserved pasta water (heavily salted)
- ¼ cup harissa paste
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon recommended)
- Pepper to taste (about ¼ teaspoon recommended)
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ box pasta (or 1 full box if using Banza)
- ½ cup finely chopped basil or parsley (for topping)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (approx. 200°C).
- 2. Add sweet potato and garlic to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Lightly coat with oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Roast for 40-45 minutes, until browned.
- 4. Add roasted sweet potato and garlic cloves to a blender along with other sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- 5. Mix sauce with cooked pasta and top with basil. Serve warm and enjoy!