One Pot Ground Pork Pasta with Sweet Potato
One Pot Ground Pork Pasta with Sweet Potato is creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. It brings pork, sweet potatoes, and rosemary together in a rich, creamy sauce. Everything comes together in just 35 minutes!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 715kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sweet potato peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
- 1 lb ground pork
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2-3 sprigs of rosemary
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 8 oz rigatoni
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and sweet potato. Cook for around 5-6 minutes stirring until the onion is softened and the potatoes get a little color.
- Add pork and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until the pork is browned and crumbled.
- Stir in tomato paste. Cook for about 1 minute to caramelize.
- Add broth and cream then bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta and reduce to medium to medium low and cook uncovered until the pasta is al dente and the sweet potatoes are tender. About 12 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure there's no sticking. Press the pasta below the broth to ensure even cooking.
- Once the pasta is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, stir in spinach and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the spinach has wilted.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes into the same size to allow even cooking.
- Stir the pasta occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
- Let the pasta sit for a couple of minutes after it's cooked to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Use lean ground pork to minimize excess grease.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream
- Microwave for 30-second intervals with a damp paper towel until fully warmed.
- Don't freeze
Nutrition
Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5042IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 2mg