Sweet Potato and Tomato Sauce

Name: Sweet Potato and Tomato Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large tomato (8 ounces), chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper

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Sweet potatoes make an excellent addition to tomato sauce — they are sweet and creamy and balance acidic tomatoes perfectly.

By

Kay Chun

Updated on January 9, 2017

Spaghetti with Sweet Potato and Tomato Sauce — Photo: © Chris Court

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

3 cups

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato (1 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large tomato (8 ounces), chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cover the potato with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer the potato to a blender. Add the tomato, water, cream and olive oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.