Sweet Potato Macaroni

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
4 cups (1 L) dried gluten-free macaroni

3 Tbsp (45 mL) butter

½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped celery

1 cup (250 mL) cubed apple (tart, like Granny Smith)

1 cup (250 mL) chopped onions

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 ½ sweet potatoes

¾ cup (185 mL) half-and-half cream

1 cup (250 mL) gluten-free chicken or veggie stock

1 cup (250 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

1 cup (250 mL) freshly grated raw sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese

½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground nutmeg

½ cup (125 mL) chopped pistachios


Instructions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water, until al dente (check instructions on package). Drain and set aside.

2. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes and cook them in boiling salted water until soft. This should yield approx. 2 cups (500 mL) cubed potatoes.

3. In a medium pan, sauté in butter the celery, apple, and onions until soft,about 3 to 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the sweet potato and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.

4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, the sweet potato mixture, cream,stock, Parmesan cheese, cheddar or Gruyere, parsley, ground nutmeg,and salt and pepper. Mix well.

5. In a medium greased baking dish, spread the mixture evenly. Sprinkle the pistachios on top and bake at 385°F (195°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until everything is melted and bubbly. Top with extra Parmesan.


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