Sunday, June 2, 2013

Quinoa Pasta with Sautéed Sweet Potatoes, Green Peas Bacon and Sage


Ingredients for 4-6 portions
1 package of quinoa pasta
12 Bacon slices julienne cut
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
2 cups of sweet potatoes, peeled and julienne cut
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 leaves of fresh sage cut into strips
1 ½ cups of frozen green peas
Red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese shredded (I used Parmigiano Reggiano)

Put the pasta to cook in a pot of boiling water and follow the package directions. Once the pasta is al dente, strain and reserve. In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Let the bacon drain on paper towels. Discard half of the bacon fat. Add olive oil and sauté the sweet potatoes, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Drain them on paper towels. In the same pan add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the sage and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the pasta and bacon and mix well. Add the sweet potatoes and peas, and mix. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot with a dash of red pepper and Parmesan cheese.