Sweet Potato Noodles with Pesto
Looking for a healthy, colorful twist on traditional pasta? These Sweet Potato Noodles with Pesto are about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner. I love how this dish combines the subtle sweetness of spiralized sweet potatoes with fresh, aromatic pesto for a meal that's not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought pesto
- 1/4 cup pine nuts optional, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Using a spiralizer, create noodles from your sweet potatoes. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potato noodles to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs, until they're tender but still have a slight bite.
- Remove from heat and stir in the pesto, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with pine nuts and grated Parmesan if desired.