Whole Wheat Pasta With Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• 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)

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.

sweet potatoes, ground salt, extra virgin olive oil, whole wheat pasta, balsamic vinegar, herbs, mustard, garlic, red pepper, parmesan cheese, fresh sage

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/whole-wheat-pasta-with-roasted-sweet-potatoes-352648 (may not work)