WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

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The whole wheat pasta pairs perfectly with the roasted sweet potatoes, yielding a earthy, nutty dish. You can serve this on its own, but serving it with any grilled meat, such as filet mignon or pork tenderloin, would be delicious.

Provided by downhomegirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 medium sized sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
ground salt and pepper, to taste
extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces whole wheat pasta (spaghetti, farfalle, penne, whatever you like)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon herbs, d'provence
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 teaspoon fresh sage (optional) or 1 -2 teaspoon thyme (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease the pan with about a tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet; drizzle some more olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper; toss.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package instructions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, herbs d' provence, and salt and pepper until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the sweet potatoes; add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and emulsion; stir well.
  • Top with parmesan and herbs.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 171.6, Carbohydrate 93.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 15.4

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