One Pan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

From the cookbook "Family" by Hetty McKinnon. So delicious for both kids and grown-ups.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place a Dutch oven over a medium heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil, along with the sweet potato, a pinch of sea salt, and a splash of water. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the sweet potato has softened. Take the dish off the heat, add the nutmeg, and stir with a wooden spoon to break up the sweet potato. Remove the sweet potato from the pot and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add a little more oil, the butter, onion, and thyme and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, until the onions are soft and golden. Add the pasta and stock and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and most of the stock has been absorbed-you want some starchy water left in the pan. Turn the heat down to low, add the sweet potato and cheese and stir to combine. The heat will melt the cheese. Taste and season with sea salt and lots of black pepper.

Step 3

Spoon into serving bowls, scatter with chives, and eat while still hot.