Creamy Cajun Sweet Potato Rigatoni With Kale
Indulge in a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the richness of sweet potato with a kick of Cajun spice, served over rigatoni pasta and kale.
Ingredients
| 1 | pound rigatoni pasta |
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| 1 | tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
| 3 | garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 1 | pinch ground cinnamon |
| 1⁄4 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup low-sodium vegetable stock |
| 1 | (13-ounce) can coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk |
| 1 | 1 to 2 tablespoons of homemade or store-bought Cajun seasoning, plus more for topping if desired |
| 1 1⁄2 | sweet potato purée |
| 1⁄4 | cup nutritional yeast |
| 1 | tablespoon dry white wine |
| 1 | pinch finely ground sea salt |
| 1 | pinch ground black pepper |
| 2 | 2 cups of destemmed and chopped kale |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook it to perfection following the package instructions. As the pasta cooks, it's time to commence crafting the luscious sauce. |
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| 2. | In a generously sized skillet placed over medium-high heat, warm up the extra-virgin olive oil. Toss in the finely chopped garlic along with a pinch of ground cinnamon, and sauté for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the garlic emanates a delightful fragrance. Lower the heat to medium and introduce the all-purpose flour into the skillet. Whisk diligently until the ingredients meld into a cohesive paste. |
| 3. | Gradually pour in the low-sodium vegetable stock, stirring continuously until a thick and velvety sauce starts to form. Repeat this process with the luscious coconut cream. Next, incorporate the Cajun seasoning, sweet potato purée, nutritional yeast, white wine, a pinch of finely ground sea salt, and a dash of ground black pepper. Add the chopped kale and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the kale reaches a tender texture. |
| 4. | Once the rigatoni pasta is perfectly cooked, drain it and then blend it into the tantalizing sauce. Gently stir to ensure the pasta is fully coated. Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the dish promptly in elegant bowls, garnished with an extra sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, if desired. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița