SWEET POTATO & RED PEPPER PASTA

SWEET POTATO & RED PEPPER PASTA image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz whole-wheat angel hair pasta
2 tbs olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups shredded, peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium)
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
1/2 cup water
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
1 tbs chopped fresh tarragon (or substitute basil, oregano, sorrel or chives)
1 tbs white-wine vinegar or lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until just tender, 4-5 minutes or as package directs. Meanwhile place 1 tbs oil and garlic in large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is sizzling (2-5 minutes). Add sweet potato, bell pepper, tomatoes and water and cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender-crisp (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat; cover and keep warm. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Add vegetable mixture, remaining 1 tbs oil, parsley, tarragon, vinegar, salt and cheese; toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water, 2 tbs at a time, until desired consistency reached.