Whole Wheat Pasta With Roasted Sweet Potatoes - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.