Easy Penne Pasta with Balsamic Sweet Potatoes, Arugula, and Parmesan for Meatless Monday |
Sometimes my best recipes happen when I have a certain ingredient I've been infatuated with but suddenly I want to do something different with it. A few weeks ago that happened with my favorite Baby Arugula Salad. Oh yes, I love that baby arugula salad, but that day I found myself with half a tub of baby arugula and a yearning for something different than a salad. I knew arugula was great with pasta, and I always have sweet potatoes on hand, so I ended up creating this meatless dish that combines sweet potatoes sauteed and glazed with balsamic vinegar, wilted baby arugula, and a generous handful of good quality Parmesan cheese. This was comforting and satisfying on a colder-than-I-might-have-wanted November day.
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