Whole Wheat Pasta With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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