Cookbook:Tortellini in Sweet Potato Sauce

Tortellini with sweet potato sauce is a potluck staple.

Ingredients

 * 1 large sweet potato
 * 1 package (16 oz) frozen tortellini
 * 1 tbsp butter
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 cup milk

Procedure

 * 1) Bake or microwave sweet potato in its skin until tender. Let cool.
 * 2) Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
 * 3) Meanwhile, heat butter in a small skillet. Add garlic and sauté over low heat until golden (about 1 minute), then remove from heat.
 * 4) Peel sweet potato and mash well in a small mixing bowl. Add garlic and butter, plus enough milk to make a thick sauce. Season as desired with salt and pepper.
 * 5) Combine sauce with pasta in the pot. Heat just until sauce is heated through.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Spinach ravioli can be used as well.