Sweet Potato Spaghetti made with spiralized sweet potatoes in zesty Italian tomato sauce. This easy, one pot recipe uses simple paleo/vegan friendly ingredients already in your pantry! Whip up these Italian sweet potato spaghetti bowls in 20 minutes for a quick yet wholesome meal.
There are certain recipes/blog posts that I just can’t wait to share! They make my heart happy. Like, say, a snappy sweet potato spaghetti bowl recipe. You know I love my bowl recipes and you know I love spiralized veggies and sweet potato. It’s heavenly! But this one, this EASY one pot Italian sweet potato spaghetti dish is more than a recipe. Yes, it’s healthy, paleo, vegan, and made with a “snappy” yet zesty red tomato sauce. See, just those words make you smile, yes?
But….wanna know what’s even better? It’s a recipe that GIVE back. No really, it does!
A bowl of nourishment that gives energy back to the body! It gives freshness and flavor without sacrificing extra time or money. Hence the word Snappy (yet again).
A one pot meal with FRESH herbs, tomatoes, garlic, sweet potato, olives, capers, and more.
Think of this sweet potato spaghetti bowl like a gluten free or paleo/vegan version of the classic Italian Spaghetti puttanesca.
It’s quick to make, easy, and made with a just a few healthy ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Yep, totally gives back with SIMPLICITY too!
Okay, so here’s where I get all warm and fuzzy feelings with this recipe. This “spaghetti” bowl is helping FIGHT HUNGER! In fact, it’s CRUSHING IT and you can help CRUSH it too!
You see, One in eight people in America struggles with hunger. This even includes 13 million children. Ya’ll, HUNGER right here in America, in our neighborhood! The good news is that Feeding America network works hard to help hungry families find their next meal. And this October, RED GOLD Tomatoes is jumping in and taking action as well!
For each Red Gold canned tomato product purchased in the month of October, Red Gold will donate one meal* to people in need – with a goal of providing 1.7 million meals to Feeding America food banks nationwide.
Red Gold guarantees a minimum contribution of $150,000 (1.7 million meals) by 11/30/2016. $1 helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
Now you can see why I am SO SO EXCITED about this recipe. By purchasing Red Gold’s Tomatoes and using it in these SNAPPY Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti bowls, you not only feed and nourish yourself and your family (on a budget), but you’re also providing a meal for those in need. You’re giving back! We ALL are giving back!
We are EXTREMELY fortunate to live comfortably, and often in abundance, with access to healthy fresh food. Let’s make the most of by supporting companies that want to do the same. We’re all in this together, to support, to care, to NOURISH!
A little about Red Gold, just so you can feel even more heart happy about purchasing their tomatoes.
RED GOLD Tomatoes is …. drum roll please…
- Sustainably grown on Midwest family farms. They Care about their farming and land.
- Non-GMO project verified to build a BETTER tomato. And packed in non BPA lined cans
- A family-owned company that understands the importance and true value of doing things the right way! Caring about the community.
I could go on and on about this company and this recipe. Honest to goodness, I adore both and the purpose behind it. When I made this sweet potato spaghetti bowl, I realized just how much REAL FOOD can satisfy. I know, I’m getting corny and all, but please just think about it with me. One simple nourishing recipe; one fun bowl of veggie noodle goodness; one dinner made and shared around the table can FEED our nation.
I will raise my fork to that any day! AMEN!
Let’s SNAP to it and Make this Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti bowl! Capeesh??!
Snappy Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti Bowls {Vegan, Paleo}
Sweet Potato Spaghetti made with spiralized sweet potatoes in zesty tomato sauce. Easy Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti bowls that are quick, paleo, & vegan!
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or avocado oil (basically a more buttery, creamy fat to sauté with)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- dash of sea salt
- 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh kale or spinach
for the zesty red tomato sauce
- 14.5 Ounce can Red Gold's Garlic and Olive Oil Crushed Tomatoes (drained)
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 3 marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 tsp salt/pepper each
topping and mix ins
- handful of black olives
- 1-2 tbsp capers
- handful of fresh herbs like basil or oregano
- See more topping and mix in options for non paleo/vegan
- *You will need a large pot or skillet to cook everything in one pot.
Instructions
- First peel your sweet potatoes and then spiralize them into noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, then you can julienne cut them and make more of a "stir fry."
- Also make sure your onion is chopped and garlic minced.
- Next, place sweet potato spaghetti noodles in small microwave safe bowl with 1 tbsp water.
- Place in microwave on high for about 30-40 seconds to softened. Set aside.
- Next make your sauce.
- Simple drain your tomatoes and then place all the rest of your sauce ingredients into a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Put it all together
- Place your garlic, onion, and oil/butter in a large skillet, pot, or pan. Fry for 1 -2 minutes until fragrant and onion softened.
- Mix in your tomato sauce and let it cook for another minute or so on medium.
- Last add in your sweet potato spaghetti noodles, kale or spinach, and the rest of your spices/seasoning.
- Toss and cook for about 8-10 minutes on medium or until kale/spinach is softened and the noodles are done to your liking. You will want to keep tossing noodles around with the other ingredients every few minutes.
- Cook shorter if you want more al dente noodles.
- Last add in your olives and capers and toss once more. Note You can also wait to add in your olives and capers to each individual bowl.
- Serve into bowls and scoop any extra of the tomato sauce from the pan on top of each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh basil or oregano.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
If prepping ahead don't steam noodles until ready to cook.
- Will keep frsh for 5 days in fridge.
Recipe Notes
If you are not paleo or vegan, feel free to top with parmesan or other cheese of choice. You can also add in a cooked protein such as chicken, tofu, chickpeas, shrimp, etc. The spiralizer I use in on my shop page
Nutrition Around 175-220 calories per serving. 6-9 grams fat. 25 -36 carbs and 6 - 8 grams of protein. Depends on what toppings you add and in between 2-3 servings.
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These Italian Sweet Potato Spaghetti bowls recipe is sponsored by my friends at Red Gold’s Tomato! Thankful they supply us with such quality product and the chance to be part of their CRUSH hunger in America campaign.
Okay questions.
What’s one way you can use a can of tomatoes in a recipe. Is a classic spaghetti? That’s always a good choice!
Have you heard about the crush hunger campaign? Let’s spread the word!
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Cheers!
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I will raise my fork to this indeed! ANd lower, and raise, and lower…
why i love you!
I love that you called these snappy! Definitely made me feel snappy this morning!
oh good! i kinda love that word! haha
All my favorite foods in one bowl! Even Dave can enjoy this! Now to figure out how to get you to deliver 🙂
I will deliver to you any day!
Snappy, delish, and full of potato love!
i knew you’d love! p.s where you at blogher? I didn’t see you if so.
That SAAAUCE! These noodles are diving me bonkers…I can see why you were anxious to share the recipe! Sweet po noodles are my favorite of the veggie noodle family, and this bowl looks so tasty and healthful…definitely the perfect way to start the week!
right? i could drink that sauce. LOL!
Lindsay, I so <3 how enthusiastic you are about every recipe you share! I'm a fan of Red Gold too – though I haven't made spiralized sweet potatoes – I need to change that – thank you for the inspiration, my friend!
You gotta try it! I think you’d love. Might be good with spiralized BEETS too. For my beet lovin friend
It’s been way too long since I’ve made sweet potato noodles, and that SAUCE. Hellz.yes.
my thoughts exactly!
I have never heard of the campaign but that dish looks amazing & I love sweet potatoes!!!!!!!
i really do love them too! and YOU!
Canned tomatoes are a staple in our house (and nomato sauce for me!) and this looks amazing!
what’s the nomato sauce made from? sounds good though!
This looks so good I wish it was dinner tonight! Sadly I used the last sweet potato yesterday or I would because my family loves sweet potato “noodles”.
another reason why we need to be neighbors. To share!
Very helpful and Great information,
we appreciate advise especially coming from a professional.
Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Sweet potato noodles??? Yes!! I have never tried that and the whole recipe sounds amazing!!
I love the campaign and I think this looks amazing… but I’m still NEVER coming home. 😉
This looks like the perfect dinner! I love the idea of using sweet potatoes as noodles for an added nutritional punch! I always have some canned tomatoes on hand to make chili!
Right, so I think I need to go out and buy a spiralizer right this second so I can turn sweet potatoes into noodles. This looks SO crazy good, and I’m kind of dying for a bowl of this goodness right now. Also… gorgeous pictures, lady!!!
Look at those golden “noodles”! I am so making this Lindsay. Delicious idea with a stellar flavor combination – as always!
This looks amazing!! Are sweet potatoes hard to spiralized? & imagine so just because they’re hard? Can’t wait to try!!
Not only do I love this recipe, I love the cause. Rock on with yo bad self.
awww well thanks mama!
I could eat that sauce like a soup! And you really can’t beat spiralized sweet potatoes!
I totally would drink the sauce! LOL!
This looks like the perfect savory dish! Amazing that it is vegan and paleo as well 🙂
I really need to get my hands on a spiralizer – being a huge veggie fan myself, I actually can’t believe that I haven’t gotten around to buying one yet. But once I do, this recipe is bookmarked – it looks so delicious and nutritious!
Hope you have a great Sunday 🙂
Emma, http://www.martinyfood.com
You must! You’d love in Emma. I adore my spiralizer.
Ah, anything with sweet potatoes never fails to win me over! This bowl looks DELICIOUS!
I don’t have a microwave so can I skip that prep part or is there another way to do it? I have a toaster oven and a regular oven. Hoping to try this soon!
sure! after spiralizing, just place in oven to soften a bit. BEfore cooking as noodles. DOes that make sense? or lightly steam in pan on stove.
I have a spiralizer which I use for soft vegetables like zucchini. I have tried on several occasions to spiralizer sweet potatoes and other root vegetables without success. They are just too hard and I feel if I force it the spikes on the spiralizer will break. Please share your tips for effortless sweet potato spiralizing.Thanks.
What kind of spiralizer do you use to handle the sweet potatoes?
this is the one i use. It’s held up multiple potatoes. But i peel first. http://www.cottercrunch.com/product/spiralizer/
which spiralizer do you have?